Writing Systems Engineer
Core
Designs and implements engineering solutions for industrial ink delivery and print systems, bridging mechanical, electrical, firmware, fluidics, and materials disciplines to ensure reliable ink delivery and print quality.
Role type
Mid-level IC writing systems engineer
Builds
Printheads, pens, ink delivery components, fluid delivery subsystems, and interconnects for industrial printing products
Domain
Industrial printing, fluidics, electromechanical systems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Experimental design, test planning, DOE, statistical analysis, root cause analysis, debugging, Python, MATLAB, JMP, Minitab, oscilloscope usage, automated test methods, data collection, manufacturing readiness, quality systems, supplier qualification
Preferred skills
Thermal inkjet (TIJ) systems, industrial printing systems, printhead/pen/ink delivery subsystem design, fluidics/capillary systems, print quality characterization, image analysis, jetting performance, reliability testing
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, JMP, Minitab, Oscilloscopes
Responsibilities
Design portions of writing system solutions including printheads and fluid delivery subsystems; Define and support writing system architecture requirements and validation criteria; Develop and implement test plans to characterize print quality and system reliability; Conduct root cause analysis for system-level and manufacturing issues; Evaluate interactions among ink, printhead, firmware, and mechanical systems; Collaborate with cross-functional partners including electrical, firmware, mechanical, and suppliers; Support design reviews, FMEA, qualification testing, and production ramp; Develop automated test methodologies and analyze data to generate reports; Partner with application engineers and customers to troubleshoot field issues and support product improvement.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
