Senior Writing Systems EngineerShape the future of industrial inkjet printingAt 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.To strengthen our R&D 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.Your missionAs 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 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.The role requires a strong connection between technology development and real industrial application realities, including substrates, inks, workflows, operator usage, and production constraints.Your missionAs 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.ResponsibilitiesDrive innovation & system performaceDrive 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 robustnessOwn complex systems end-to-endAct as technical owner from concept to product launchEnsure alignment between performance, quality, cost and manufacturabilityTranslate business needs into robust engineering solutionsExperiment, model & optimizeDevelop physical and empirical models (fluid dynamics, drop formation, thermal behavior)Design and execute advanced experiments (DOE)Analyze data to improve system behavior and reliabilitySolve critical technical challengesLead root-cause analysis on complex multi-disciplinary issuesDrive corrective actions across hardware, software and materialsSupport product issues from development to field operationsCollaborate & influenceWork closely with multidisciplinary teams (software, electronics, mechanics, chemistry, manufacturing)Communicate complex topics to diverse audiencesContribute to product roadmaps and technical strategyMentor & elevate the teamCoach and support engineers in problem-solving and innovationShare knowledge and best practicesContribute to a culture of engineering excellenceWhat you bringEducation & experienceDegree in Physics, Electronics, Fluidics, Material Science, Print Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field8+ years of experience in industrial inkjet, drop-on-demand (DoD), printing, coating, or fluid deposition technologiesStrong hands-on experience with industrial inkjet writing systems, printheads, waveform optimization, image quality, fluid behavior, or writing system integrationExperience in system-level design, integration, and optimization of multidisciplinary industrial systemsExperience working in industrial production and application environments with strong reliability and uptime constraintsStrong analytical and experimental background, including DOE, root-cause analysis, modeling, and data-driven engineering approachesTechnical expertiseStrong understanding of complex physical systems (fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, system dynamics)Experience with experimental setups, data analysis and modelingFamiliarity with tools such as MATLAB, Python or similarKnowledge of inkjet or drop-on-demand systemsSoft skills that make the differenceStrong system thinking mindsetAbility to lead through influence, not hierarchyExcellent communication skills, both technical and non-technicalComfortable navigating ambiguity and complex challengesNatural curiosity and drive for innovationReady 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. jidc241778ait jit0624ait jpiy26ait