R&D Writing System Engineer
Core
Lead R&D development and integration of ink and printhead solutions for PageWide Industrial (PWI) print applications, advancing technology from ideation to maturation.
Role type
Specialist-level R&D Writing System Engineer
Builds
Ink and printhead architectures, microfluidic designs, and integrated hardware/software systems for industrial printing.
Domain
Industrial printing, ink chemistry, micro-fluidics, and thermal inkjet (TIJ) technology.
Required skills
Systems thinking, hands-on experimentation, experimental design, applied statistics, independent technical judgment, project planning, technical communication
Preferred skills
Python, MATLAB, JMP, AI-assisted tools, modeling, statistical analysis
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, JMP
Responsibilities
Partner with ink chemists to optimize formulations for print quality and reliability; Collaborate with printhead and fluidic-design teams to optimize microfluidic designs and firing conditions; Translate product needs into system requirements and performance metrics; Develop, qualify, and improve R&D laboratory capabilities including testbeds and automation tools; Design and execute robust experiments and DOEs to characterize performance and identify failure mechanisms; Lead root-cause investigations and recommend solutions grounded in data; Assess technical readiness and coordinate cross-functional activities for scale-up and qualification.
Seniority
Specialist, hands-on IC with technical leadership
