CareerPlan

PWI R&D Writing Systems Engineer

Corvallis, Oregon, United States of AmericaFull-time$93k–$135k2026-09-21 → 2026-10-21

Core

Own system-level performance of industrial inkjet web presses, focusing on hands-on engineering, on-press troubleshooting, and technical leadership to drive print quality, reliability, and robustness.

Role type

Senior IC writing systems engineer (inkjet)

Builds

Industrial inkjet web presses

Domain

Industrial printing / Fluidics / Electro-mechanical systems

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Hands-on system troubleshooting, Root cause analysis, DOE design and execution, System integration, Fluidics expertise, Data analysis (Python/MATLAB/JMP), Cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

Inkjet writing systems experience, Imaging systems experience

Technologies

Python, MATLAB, JMP

Responsibilities

Lead hands-on troubleshooting on industrial web presses to diagnose complex print defects; Design and execute on-press experiments (DOEs) to isolate root causes; Drive root cause analysis across subsystems (ink, printhead, firmware, mechanics, media); Define and develop system-level solutions to optimize ink/media interactions; Lead integration of subsystems into a robust writing system; Support press bring-up, ramp, and customer escalations; Lead system-level aspects of NPI programs from concept through release.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC