Product Engineer

Date: May 11, 2026Location: Rochester, NY, US, 14652Company: KodakRole OverviewKodak is looking for a Product Engineer to join our Printed Electronics team onsite in Rochester, New York. This is a Product Engineer position 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 printed electronics using two fundamental process blocks: 1) flexographic printing and 2) electroless copper plating. Printed electronics products are tested for performance both in‑line on roll‑to‑roll equipment, as well as off‑line. The scope of this position includes responsibilities for both new and existing products. An understanding of the robust manufacturing design required to meet customer specifications is necessary for success in this role. It is expected that the successful candidate will be comfortable leading customer commercialization programs. An ideal candidate will have a strong track record of presenting compelling data analysis to drive decisions and buy‑in from all parties – from the customer to management to the shop‑floor. This is a role that requires strong collaboration across the organization, with individual responsibility for determining and implementing product release specification within the manufacturing environment for new products.ResponsibilitiesWork with Operations and Quality Managers on new and existing products to ensure outgoing product quality through end‑to‑end process oversight.Establish and communicate product specifications to Operations and Quality that ensure outgoing product quality.Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to optimize manufacturing of new and existing products to improve product cost, quality, and delivery.Lead commercialization efforts to develop customer‑specific product designs that meet both customer end‑use and manufacturing production process requirements.Serve on Manufacturing and Operations teams addressing current product engineering and design‑for‑manufacturability improvements.Work with Business Development Director to identify product opportunities, translate customer requirements and lead analyses of the manufacturing upgrades required to support product roadmaps.Required SkillsExperience working in a contract manufacturing organization.Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical issues across stakeholder groups and drive to resolution.Ability to work in a flexible R&D / low‑volume manufacturing operation, with experience in volume manufacturing and ability to support rapid ramp‑up from pilot scale to production.Experience working on cross‑functional teams.Experience using statistical analysis tools.Desired SkillsKnowledge of the printed and/or flexible electronics film markets and products.Experience in roll‑to‑roll manufacturing, functional printing, printed electronics, flexible electronics, and/or additive manufacturing.Understanding of transparent conductive films properties.Experience in project management.Minimum Experience Level3 to 6 yearsEducational RequirementsMinimum B.S. Degree in a relevant technical field, such as engineering, material science, or physics.Equal Opportunity Employment Policy StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.Estimated Salary$85,000 - $95,000Experience Level5-10 YearsRequisition ID2035Nearest Major MarketRochester#J-18808-Ljbffr