Product Development Engineer

Posted Thursday 26 February 2026 at 11:00

Kodak Alaris is a global technology company that’s delivering future value through customer solutions. Our advanced, patented intellectual property combines breakthrough technologies, digital transformation, and human know-how to unlock the power of images and information. We make businesses run faster, governments run smarter and provide consumers innovative solutions to preserve and enjoy their most cherished memories. Our future is powered by our employees’ creativity.

Expect a lot from Kodak Alaris and know that we expect a lot of ourselves and the performance of the company.

Kodak Moments is a leading global provider of photo products and services to retailers, consumers, and entertainment properties. We inspire consumers to bring their memories to life--delivering innovative, high-quality photo products and experiences they find truly meaningful. Powered by over 100,000 consumer touchpoints across 30 countries globally, it's our mission to be the brand consumers choose to celebrate and preserve life's memories, from the big events to the everyday moments that matter.

Kodak Moments is seeking a self‑motivated, well‑rounded Product Development Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and lifecycle management of retail and travel and leisure photo solutions. This role spans the full product life cycle—from concept through discontinuance—and requires collaboration across hardware, software, imaging science, systems engineering, service, and external suppliers.

Responsibilities include developing and integrating new hardware, resolving issues in the field and manufacturing, managing component obsolescence, supporting commercialization, and driving continuous improvements. Occasional domestic and international travel (1–3 times/year) and regular on site work in the Rochester, NY development labs is required.

• Work with the commercialization team to provide end to end system design and testing support from concept through lifecycle, including
  • Evaluating, prototyping, and integrating computers, peripherals, and printers
  • Developing test plans using design of experiments methodologies
  • Contributing to the development of overall system architecture
  • Creating and maintaining documentation, drawings, and specifications for systems and subsystems
  • Maintaining drawing and part databases in support of manufacturing and customer needs
  • Supporting software development and QA teams in commercializing solutions
  • Developing configuration diagrams and bills of materials
  • Collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure designs meet HSE and regulatory requirements
  • Managing component obsolescence and identifying alternate solutions
• Collaborate with the media team to identify required printer modifications for new or updated media products.
• Integrate third party solutions to enhance system capabilities in a scalable and robust manner.
• Address system and component performance issues by determining root causes, identifying solutions, and collaborating with suppliers on implementation.
• Research, evaluate, and test emerging technologies to assess feasibility and potential pathways for implementation.
• Consistently deliver on project commitments and timelines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, D365, Teams).
• Demonstrated systems engineering skills, including integration, programming, troubleshooting, and use of tools and test equipment.
• Knowledge of design of experiments and statistical analysis tools/methods (JMP and/or Minitab).
• Understanding of integrated electrical and mechanical systems and related manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to develop and execute verification test plans and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to create requests for proposals, requests for quotes, and product requirements.
• Strong understanding of computer systems, assembly, peripherals, and hardware integration.
• Proficient with mechanical CAD software (Solid Works) and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T).
• Working knowledge of
  • electrical CAD tools (Visio, Solid Works…