Writing Systems Engineer

. Design portions of writing system solutions, including printheads, pens, ink delivery components, fluid delivery subsystems, interconnects, electronics, firmware interfaces, mechanical interfaces, and supporting subsystems .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $83,000 - $127,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields, with a strong focus on product development for industrial printing systems. Proficient in experimental design, data analysis, and root cause analysis to ensure high-quality, reliable solutions.

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Mechanical Engineering DegreeProduct Development ExperienceRoot Cause AnalysisPython Data AnalysisThermal Inkjet Systems Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Experimental DesignTest PlanningStatistical AnalysisData InterpretationDebuggingCorrective Action ImplementationNew Product DevelopmentQuality SystemsSupplier QualificationEngineering Change Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationResults OrientationLearning AgilityCustomer Centricity

Tools & Technologies

PythonMATLABJMPMinitabOscilloscopeAutomated Test MethodsMeasurement SystemsData Collection Methodologies

Industry Keywords

Industrial PrintingFluidicsCapillary SystemsInk Delivery ArchitecturesPrint Quality CharacterizationJetting ReliabilityEnvironmental RobustnessImage DurabilityReliability TestingDesign of Experiments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design portions of writing system solutions, including printheads, pens, ink delivery components, fluid delivery subsystems, interconnects, electronics, firmware interfaces, mechanical interfaces, and supporting subsystems
Define and support writing system architecture requirements, performance specifications, and validation criteria for industrial printing products
Develop and implement parameters, experiments, and test plans to characterize print quality, image formation, jetting reliability, ink delivery behavior, environmental robustness, image durability, ink consumption, and long-term system reliability
Create validation plans for form, fit, function, tolerances, reliability, thermal performance, environmental performance, safety, system power interactions, and other writing system requirements; publish and communicate test results
Conduct root cause analysis for system-level, manufacturing, supplier, and customer-reported issues; implement corrective actions and remediations
Evaluate interactions among ink, printhead, firmware, electronics, mechanical systems, fluidics, and materials to support robust system integration
Collaborate with internal and outsourced development partners, including engineering, manufacturing, applications, suppliers, and customers
Support design reviews, risk assessments, FMEA activities, qualification testing, manufacturing readiness, production ramp, engineering change requests, alternate material authorization, supplier quotation reviews, and product lifecycle management
Develop automated test and data collection methodologies; use data analysis to develop conclusions, recommendations, reports, and presentations
Partner with application engineers and customers to understand use cases, troubleshoot field issues, provide technical guidance, and support continuous product improvement
Work independently on moderate-scope problems and participate in project teams contributing to product development, knowledge sharing, and reliable, cost-effective, high-quality solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four-year or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or another related technical discipline, or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence
Typically 2–4 years of work experience, preferably in product development, printing systems, fluidics, electromechanical systems, electrical design, electronic hardware, test development, data analysis, or a related field; or an advanced degree with little or no work experience
Experimental design, test planning, DOE, statistical analysis, and data interpretation
Root cause analysis, debugging, corrective action, and issue resolution
Python, MATLAB, JMP, Minitab, or similar data analysis tools
Oscilloscope, measurement systems, automated test methods, and data collection methodologies
New product development, manufacturing readiness, production ramp, engineering change management, quality systems, and supplier qualification
Effective written and verbal communication, technical reporting, cross-functional collaboration, results orientation, learning agility, digital fluency, and customer centricity
Preferred experience with thermal inkjet (TIJ) or industrial printing systems
Preferred knowledge of fluidics, capillary systems, ink delivery architectures, printheads, pens, and writing system performance
Preferred experience with print quality characterization, image analysis, jetting reliability, environmental robustness, image durability, and long-term reliability testing
Preferred familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, reliability testing, and automated data collection
Preferred experience supporting products from concept through manufacturing release, including qualification, production ramp, and continuous product improvement
Preferred understanding of engineering change management, quality systems, supplier development, and supplier qualification activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave