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Product engineer printed electronics/R&D
LINXENS Sweden AB
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Posted Oct 29
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About Linxens Linxens is a global leader in micro-connectors, module packaging, antennas & inlays, and secure ID solutions, with over 40 years of innovation. Headquartered in Paris, France, we operate R&D centers and production sites across Germany, France, Sweden, China, India, Singapore and Thailand. Our solutions serve industries such as telecommunications, finance, transportation, hospitality, e-government, healthcare, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Our employees’ expertise and know-how allow us to continually reinvent ourselves and meet our customers’ evolving needs, helping them grow and innovate. Therefore, we invest in developing our employees’ skills and career growth. *Working for Linxens means investing in your future. Our growth is creating great opportunities!* Below is the job description for open position Position Overview – Product & Materials Development Engineer is responsible for providing solutions for customer projects during the concept, design and development phases of printed electronics product concepts. The role focuses on identifying and producing optimal product design support, material solutions, and production processes that meet customer requirements while balancing performance, manufacturability, environmental compliance, and business objectives. Key Responsibilities * Lead technical work on customer projects from concept to technical verification and industrialization planning of product concepts that are manufactured by printed electronics. * Define and document customer requirements, including implicit functional and performance requirements. * Evaluate and select materials based on technical, regulatory, environmental, and commercial considerations. * Develop product concepts and designs and recommend material solutions that optimize customer value and company profitability. * Lead prototype development activities and coordinate prototype manufacturing and internal evaluation. * Advise customers and internal stakeholders on material capabilities, limitations, and application requirements and contribute to production design. * Conduct technical feasibility assessments and identify project-specific equipment, process, or competency requirements. * Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements, including REACH, RoHS, and material-specific standards. * Obtain and maintain material documentation, including safety data sheets, compliance declarations, and technical specifications. * Support supplier selection and qualification of new materials in cooperation with Sourcing and Quality. Qualifications * Minimum 3 years of experience in product development, material engineering, R&D, or technical project management within a manufacturing environment. * Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline. * Strong knowledge of industrial materials, including adhesives, inks, plastics, papers, laminates, films, or related materials. * Experience evaluating material performance, compatibility, and manufacturing suitability. * Understanding of environmental and regulatory requirements, including REACH, RoHS, and material compliance processes. * Experience with customer-driven product development and prototype activities. * Knowledge of validation principles, risk management methodologies, and quality management systems. * Experience working with suppliers and technical material documentation. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, Illustrator and technical documentation tools. * Fluency in written and spoken English and Swedish. *Join Linxens to work in a multicultural environment, collaborating with leading tech innovators and making a global impact on technology.* LINXENS is an equal-opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful or unethical discrimination. Moreover, as part of our CSR Vitality program, we have committed to recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental/physical disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. At Linxens, employees are at the heart of the Group’s strategic objectives. Linxens teams are made of highly-skilled professionals who wish to surpass themselves in a result-oriented environment dedicated to meeting the needs of clients. Our people are fully committed to the growth and performance of the Group as well as with their team. In this demanding and friendly work environment, they develop both personally and professionally. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. 40 years of history, join us to write the next pages!