Senior Writing Systems Engineer

Senior Writing Systems EngineerbrShape the future of industrial inkjet printingbrAt BOBST, we are redefining the future of packaging through advanced industrial printing technologies. As a global leader in packaging equipment and services, we combine Swiss engineering excellence with digital transformation to deliver high-performance production systems worldwide.brTo strengthen our RD team, we are looking for a Senior Writing Systems Engineer who will play a key role in developing and optimizing next-generation industrial inkjet printing systems for demanding production and application environments.brYour missionbrAs a senior technical expert, you will own and drive the performance of our writing systems at the heart of our digital printing platforms.brYou will work on highly complex multidisciplinary challenges involving printheads, fluidics, motion systems, electronics, software, print applications, and industrial process stability to ensure outstanding image quality, robustness, uptime, and production performance in real customer environments.brThe role requires a strong connection between technology development and real industrial application realities, including substrates, inks, workflows, operator usage, and production constraints.brYour missionbrAs a senior technical expert, you will own and drive the performance of our writing systems, at the heart of our digital printing platforms.brYou will operate at the crossroads of mechanics, electronics, software and fluid physics, ensuring that our machines deliver outstanding print quality, reliability, and industrial performance.brResponsibilitiesbrDrive innovation system performacebrDrive the design and optimization of industrial inkjet writing system architectures.brDefine and challenge performance targets related to:brprinthead behavior,brjetting stability,brdrop placement accuracy,brimage quality,brfluid delivery,brthermal management,brand production robustnessbrOwn complex systems end-to-endbrAct as technical owner from concept to product launchbrEnsure alignment between performance, quality, cost and manufacturabilitybrTranslate business needs into robust engineering solutionsbrExperiment, model optimizebrDevelop physical and empirical models (fluid dynamics, drop formation, thermal behavior)brDesign and execute advanced experiments (DOE)brAnalyze data to improve system behavior and reliabilitybrSolve critical technical challengesbrLead root-cause analysis on complex multi-disciplinary issuesbrDrive corrective actions across hardware, software and materialsbrSupport product issues from development to field operationsbrCollaborate influencebrWork closely with multidisciplinary teams (software, electronics, mechanics, chemistry, manufacturing)brCommunicate complex topics to diverse audiencesbrContribute to product roadmaps and technical strategybrMentor elevate the teambrCoach and support engineers in problem-solving and innovationbrShare knowledge and best practicesbrContribute to a culture of engineering excellencebrWhat you bringbrEducation experiencebrDegree in Physics, Electronics, Fluidics, Material Science, Print Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fieldbr8+ years of experience in industrial inkjet, drop-on-demand (DoD), printing, coating, or fluid deposition technologiesbrStrong hands-on experience with industrial inkjet writing systems, printheads, waveform optimization, image quality, fluid behavior, or writing system integrationbrExperience in system-level design, integration, and optimization of multidisciplinary industrial systemsbrExperience working in industrial production and application environments with strong reliability and uptime constraintsbrStrong analytical and experimental background, including DOE, root-cause analysis, modeling, and data-driven engineering approachesbrTechnical expertisebrStrong understanding of complex physical systems (fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, system dynamics)brExperience with experimental setups, data analysis and modelingbrFamiliarity with tools such as MATLAB, Python or similarbrKnowledge of inkjet or drop-on-demand systemsbrSoft skills that make the differencebrStrong system thinking mindsetbrAbility to lead through influence, not hierarchybrExcellent communication skills, both technical and non-technicalbrComfortable navigating ambiguity and complex challengesbrNatural curiosity and drive for innovationbrReady to make an impact?brIf you are passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and want to contribute to next-generation industrial technologies, we would love to hear from you.brJoin us – and grow with us.brBOBST is an engineering company, pioneering intelligent solutions that shape the future of the packaging world. At BOBST, you make an impact on a global scale – through innovation and advanced technology. You grow by mastering challenges – in a team that strives for excellence. And you enjoy a culture of a family-run enterprise, where values are truly lived. With the combined forces of more than 6400 people and business activities in more than 50 countries, we are positioned as the innovation leader in our industry. jidc aen jit0832aen jpiy26aen