Engineer, Screen Printing at ELECTRONINKS INCORPORATED – Austin, Texas

We are seeking a hands-on Screen-Printing Engineer to support the development, characterization, and scale-up of functional inks and screen-printed thin films. This role focuses on print process optimization, quality control, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-performance printed materials.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in screen printing, rheology, materials characterization, and laboratory operations, with an interest in printed electronics, functional coatings, or advanced materials.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle ink chemistry and samples, including preparation, formulation, and quality control.
• Characterize printed film performance, including adhesion, thickness uniformity, electrical/mechanical stability, and environmental durability (temperature, humidity, chemical exposure).
• Implement and follow established QA/QC protocols to ensure consistent print quality and material performance.
• Prepare samples via a variety of thin film deposition techniques: screen printing, bar coating, blade coating, and more.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot screen printing equipment and related laboratory tools.
• Develop and refine new test methods and support scale-up operations in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and deliver samples to external partners for testing and collaboration.
• Handle and process nanomaterials such as silver, copper, and other metallic nanoparticles.
• Support customer demonstrations and provide direct technical assistance related to ink handling and print process optimization.
• Document experimental procedures, results, and analyses; prepare internal reports and external technical updates.
• Maintain a clean, organized laboratory environment and uphold all lab safety and chemical handling protocols.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field preferred, or a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience working in a wet chemical laboratory or chemical manufacturing environment is required.
• Hands-on experience with thin-film deposition techniques (spray coating, inkjet printing, screen printing, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with nanomaterials and ink or dispersion formulation is a plus.
• Knowledge of QA/QC protocols, chemical safety, and general laboratory best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities with a high level of attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow in a technical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a small, diverse, and collaborative team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and reporting.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – provided by Employer
• Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability – provided by Employer
• Life Insurance – provided by Employer
• 401(K) Plan with 2% match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

About Electroninks:

Electroninks Incorporated is the market-leader in the production and scaled manufacturing of metal-complex conductive inks. We have developed a full suite of proprietary conductive ink solutions, world-class manufacturing partners, and complimentary equipment ecosystems, thus accelerating time to market for new products and additive manufacturing breakthroughs.

Electroninks’ metal complex inks – including silver, gold, platinum, nickel and copper –deliver higher conductivity, flexibility and cost-effectiveness. We are the only domestic U.S. supplier of this full suite line of particle-free inks. The company’s conductive inks have been adopted by customers requiring highly reliable solutions for applications in semiconductor packaging, printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing, consumer electronics, wearables, medical devices and more. We also partner closely with best-in-class equipment and integration partners to provide customers a total ink and process solution with the ultimate goal to reduce the manufacturing costs and complexity.

Our goal is to successfully implement our conductive inks into our customers products and close the gap of commercialization. We have a world-class talented and professional team, with expertise in electronics, semiconductor, advanced materials, chemistry, and ink production. We are backed by strong strategic partners and some of the most prominent global technology investors. We are headquartered and located in Austin, Texas.