Principal Engineer

Overview

Fujifilm Dimatix, Inc. strives to offer a healthy work environment that promotes individual responsibility and growth, a collaborative spirit, and an atmosphere that encourages learning, professional development and achievement.

We search for the most talented and qualified people for both external and internal opportunities. At Fujifilm, performance, development and accountability are the standards to which the company and its people strive toward. And to support its employees, we offer programs that motivate, educate and promote a healthy work-life balance, which increase employee satisfaction and overall personal well-being.

Fujifilm is committed to offering a comprehensive and flexible benefit program to meet the needs of employees and their families. This flexible approach allows employees to create a program that fits their lives.  At Fujifilm, INNOVATION and PEOPLE matter.

FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc. is an E-Verify Employer

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Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Dimatix Inc., printing and material deposition devices are only as good as their printheads.  We are a recognized leader in the manufacturing and design of durable and productive drop-on-demand inkjet printheads that power cutting-edge systems, as well as integrated inkjet solutions that add digital inkjet capabilities to other equipment. These are part of the digitization and transformation of many applications such as commercial printing, graphics, label & packaging, additive manufacturing, ceramic tiles, textiles, electronics and life science research.

We’re looking for forward-thinkers eager to spark innovation in inkjet technology. Bring your talents to a team built on collaboration, creativity, and a passion for excellence. At FUJIFILM Dimatix, every product we make begins with the extraordinary people behind it. Join us for groundbreaking work in a flexible, engaging environment.

We’re based in two incredible locations: Lebanon, New Hampshire, surrounded by picturesque New England landscapes, and Santa Clara, California, a dynamic hub in Silicon Valley with a mix of innovation, diversity, and sunshine.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Salary range for position: $160,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages development and manufacture of MEMS devices. Proposes and evaluates technical solutions to design / manufacturing issues. Coordinates departmental or cross-functional teams, focused on delivering new and/or upgraded products. Monitors the project from initiation through pilot production, including planning and directing schedules, allocating development and manufacturing resources and monitoring budget.

KNOWLEDGE: As an expert in the field, uses professional concepts in developing resolution to critical issues and broad design matters. Significant barriers to entry (e.g., top management review, approval) exist at this level.

JOB COMPLEXITY: Works on issues that impact design/selling success or address future concepts, products or technologies. Creates formal networks with key decision makers and serves as external spokesperson for the organization.

SUPERVISION:  Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate departmental or cross-functional teams including R&D, sustaining and process development engineers and manufacturing operations.
• Propose, evaluate, and implement technical solutions to fab and design problems.
• Monitor project from initiation through pilot production, including planning and directing schedules, allocating development and manufacturing resources and monitoring budget.
• Manage continuous improvement of devices.
• Responsible for development of new designs and processes for the manufacturing of advanced drop-on-demand inkjet printer heads;
• Assist in the characterization and failure analysis of new products and processes;
• Advise the manufacturing engineering group on process issues and possible solutions; and
• Work as a member of the R&D team to develop and evaluate new technologies and applications.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Indirect supervision of R&D, sustaining and process development engineers, manufacturing staff and others, as needed to achieve project schedules. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED:

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Physical Sciences or related field.
• 12 years's experience with a Master's; or PhD with 8 years' experience.
• Proven track record in managing production of MEMS device from initial concept to pilot production.
• Strong knowledge of silicon MEMS processing.
• Good organization and communications skills for interaction with multi-disciplinary internal groups and external vendors.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong working knowledge of standard office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in clean room environment.

DESIRED:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear under one-third of the time.
• Sitting one-third to two-thirds of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work in wafer fabrication and clean room environment, requiring clean room gowning (smock, hood, gloves, booties, etc.)
• Exposure to stored energy hazards (electricity, compressed gases, etc.)
• Exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to chemicals needed for processing wafers such as alcohol and acids and to pigment, dye and UV curable inks for soaking tests.
• Works in a facility that houses hazardous chemicals.

OTHER:

• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Each employee’s primary objective is to assure that the quality, delivery and cost controls within his/her control meet or exceed all of our internal and external customers’ requirements.
• Each employee is required to abide by the Employee Handbook and the rules and regulations explained and provided at each orientation and training session. Special attention must be given to the safety aspects of these documents.

FUJIFILM Dimatix provides competitive wages, a generous benefits package and a friendly, dynamic working environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fujifilm Dimatix is an E-Verify Employer

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([email protected]).