Development Lab Technician

Role Overview

Kodak is looking for a Development Technician to join our Printed Electronics team in Rochester, NY.

Kodak offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the revitalization of an iconic global company. We combine the strength of a brand that is recognized and beloved around the world with the excitement and entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up. We are stable, profitable, optimistic about the future and looking for professionals with energy, ideas and ambition to help us take next steps in completing our transformation. We’re building a culture which values creativity in all its forms, having a global perspective, a focus on sustainability, and the kind of trust that enables us to succeed by taking calculated risks. Kodak has a rich heritage of leadership and innovation, but is also, in many ways, still inventing itself. At this stage of our comeback, Kodak is truly a place where you can make a difference.

 
This is a Development Technician position for print and materials evaluation in the printed electronics organization, reporting to the VP, Printed Electronics.  The printed electronics manufacturing process utilizes production-scale, roll-to-roll equipment in class 1,000 and 10,000 cleanroom environments. The equipment is used for the development and manufacturing of patterned conductive films using two fundamental process blocks:  1) flexographic printing and 2) electroless copper plating.  The scope of this position includes supporting R&D activities in the field of flexographic printing, which could ultimately be adopted in a manufacturing-scale process.  The right candidate will be able to independently manage day-to-day work loads – including executing lab-scale printing and mixing experiments for ink formulation.  

Candidate must have demonstrated ability to collaborate with researchers across skill levels and groups. The successful candidate will be working with a team of scientists to develop methods for printing and integration of functional materials in the fabrication of conductive coatings, particularly on flexible substrates.
 

Responsibilities:
•    Hands-on R&D scale flexographic printing
•    Work directly with the scientific staff to scope, draft and execute experiments
•    Optical, physical and electrical evaluation of printed and plated samples
•    Work with the Product Development Director to drive technology from R&D to manufacturing

Required Skills:
•    Experience executing bench-scale experiments, such as ink handling, dispersions and/or emulsion formulation understanding, hands-on capability in mixing, chemical handling, printing; coating; print/coating evaluation
•    Experience with optical microscopy and visual inspection techniques
•    Experience in DC electrical measurements, such as resistance testing
•    Data entry and experimental record keeping
•    Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
•    Experience working on cross-functional teams
•    Good laboratory practices

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• A.S. Degree in Chemistry or equivalent experience in flexographic printing, ink formulation and chemistry laboratory best practices.
• Recent graduate or up to 5 years experience