Principal Engineer

Company Description

The Company

Crown Electrokinetics (Nasdaq: CRKN) is a smart glass technology company and the creator of DynamicTint - We Make Your Glass Smarter™. Originally invented by Hewlett-Packard (HP, Inc.), our technology allows any glass surface to transition between clear and dark in seconds, with applications to a wide array of windows, including commercial buildings, automotive sunroofs, and residential skylights. At the core of our technology is a thin film that is powered by electrically charged pigment which not only replaces common window tints but is also a more sustainable alternative to traditional window treatments. With its unique ability to be retrofitted to existing glass, DynamicTint™ offers a myriad of benefits related to reducing carbon emissions. The company is supported by a robust patent portfolio.

Crown is a culture-driven company that rewards initiative and allows for growth and autonomy. We encourage and reward free thinking. Deeply passionate about technology that helps the world reduce carbon emissions, we are an inclusive team that is looking to add skill sets in all areas of the Company. 

Job Description

The Opportunity

 Crown Electrokinetics has an incredible opportunity for a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership in our world class R&D team driving technology commercialization of Crown’s smart window film, DynamicTint™. This is a rare opportunity to build the product roadmap, culture, and go-to-market strategy of a proprietary product that is disrupting the smart glass industry and making a real difference in the world.

What You Will Do 

·         Foster a learning culture in driving the R&D of our electrokinetic technology and the commercial application of our technology, exercise good judgment in taking calculated risks, and engage in ongoing feedback

·         Build a comprehensive product launch roadmap and go-to-market strategy that includes well defined milestones and commitment to staying on schedule 

·         Create a product development work structure for the team, implementing process and structure in a way that is conducive to progress 

·         Build a collaborative team of passionate, high performers and encourage a collaborative environment where individual excellence is guided by a common goal of achievement 

·         Ensure a seamless communication between different parts of the technology and product development systems, including hardware, software, and other tech functions as we continue the go-to-market path 

·         Inspire team members to consistently challenge themselves in developing best practices and push their performance boundaries 

·         Utilize a data driven approach to establish metrics of quantifying progress, and make assessments about what needs to be done to increase progress 

·         Communicate with leadership on opportunities for the technology from a customer centric point of view

Qualifications

Your Qualifications

·         M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical degree is required; PhD is a plus

·         Strong background in innovation and invention in the physical sciences (electronic materials, polymer materials, semiconductor fabrication/materials, electro optical materials, etc.)

**Knowledge of smart glass, electrochromic, thermochromic and photochromic materials, as well as other relevant thin film technologies

·         Successful track record of launching and commercialization of new products within the hardware/physical science realm in a customer driven industry

·         Experienced in creating a technology roadmap with milestones and metrics for quantifying progress

·         Process-oriented with the ability to implement structure, best practices, and inspire a standard of high performance

·         Forward thinking mindset in developing a technology strategy that is structured to not only meet current needs, but that is scalable for the future

·         Experience owning the full technology lifecycle (lab invention, maturation, testing, adding more features/performance)

·         Ability to share delivery with other stakeholders and have strategic discussion for additional opportunities to use the technology

·         Strong knowledge of Product Development and Experimental Design

·         Excellent communication skills at all levels, from a highly technical audience to stakeholders and customers

·         Agile and flexible with reporting structures, especially as the team grows

·         Ability to perform in a dynamic and collaborative work environment

·         Experience managing the growth of a company to nearly double in a short time frame

·         Tech startup experience a huge plus

Additional Information

The Crown Advantage

• Competitive compensation equity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO policy
• Paid holidays
• 401k
• The opportunity to scale, transform, and grow

Crown is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.