Senior Writing Systems Engineer
Senior Writing Systems Engineer
Senior Writing Systems Engineer
Senior Writing Systems Engineer
Bobst
Maschinenbau, Betriebstechnik
Mex
- Art der Beschäftigung: Vollzeit
- 93.000 CHF – 123.500 CHF (von XING geschätzt)
- Vor Ort
Senior Writing Systems Engineer
Über diesen Job
Your mission
As a senior technical expert, you will own and drive the performance of our writing systems, at the heart of our digital printing platforms.You will operate at the crossroads of mechanics, electronics, software and fluid physics, ensuring that our machines deliver outstanding print quality, reliability, and industrial performance.
Responsibilities
Drive innovation & system performace
- Drive the design and optimization of industrial inkjet writing system architectures.
- Define and challenge performance targets related to:
- printhead behavior,
- jetting stability,
- drop placement accuracy,
- image quality,
- fluid delivery,
- thermal management,
- and production robustness
Own complex systems end-to-end
- Act as technical owner from concept to product launch
- Ensure alignment between performance, quality, cost and manufacturability
- Translate business needs into robust engineering solutions
Experiment, model & optimize
- Develop physical and empirical models (fluid dynamics, drop formation, thermal behavior)
- Design and execute advanced experiments (DOE)
- Analyze data to improve system behavior and reliability
Solve critical technical challenges
- Lead root-cause analysis on complex multi-disciplinary issues
- Drive corrective actions across hardware, software and materials
- Support product issues from development to field operations
Collaborate & influence
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (software, electronics, mechanics, chemistry, manufacturing)
- Communicate complex topics to diverse audiences
- Contribute to product roadmaps and technical strategy
Mentor & elevate the team
- Coach and support engineers in problem-solving and innovation
- Share knowledge and best practices
- Contribute to a culture of engineering excellence
Education & experience
- Degree in Physics, Electronics, Fluidics, Material Science, Print Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in industrial inkjet, drop-on-demand (DoD), printing, coating, or fluid deposition technologies
- Strong hands-on experience with industrial inkjet writing systems, printheads, waveform optimization, image quality, fluid behavior, or writing system integration
- Experience in system-level design, integration, and optimization of multidisciplinary industrial systems
- Experience working in industrial production and application environments with strong reliability and uptime constraints
- Strong analytical and experimental background, including DOE, root-cause analysis, modeling, and data-driven engineering approaches
Technical expertise
- Strong understanding of complex physical systems (fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, system dynamics)
- Experience with experimental setups, data analysis and modeling
- Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB, Python or similar
- Knowledge of inkjet or drop-on-demand systems
Soft skills that make the difference
- Strong system thinking mindset
- Ability to lead through influence, not hierarchy
- Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complex challenges
- Natural curiosity and drive for innovation
Ready to make an impact?
If you are passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and want to contribute to next-generation industrial technologies, we would love to hear from you.Join us – and grow with us.
BOBST 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.
BOBST 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.
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Maschinenbau, Betriebstechnik