Senior Writing Systems Engineer

BSA - Bobst Mex SA seeks a Senior Writing Systems Engineer to lead the design and optimization of next-generation industrial inkjet printing systems within its R&D team.

This position sits within the Research and Development department at BSA - Bobst Mex SA, where the primary focus is on advancing next-generation industrial inkjet printing technologies. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the writing systems that form the core of these digital printing platforms, ensuring they meet high standards for performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and continuous optimization of industrial inkjet writing systems.
• Establish and validate performance benchmarks for printhead behavior, jetting stability, drop placement precision, image quality, fluid delivery, thermal control, and manufacturing robustness.
• Serve as the technical authority from the initial concept phase through to final product launch.
• Balance performance metrics with quality standards, cost efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Convert business requirements into durable engineering solutions.
• Create physical and empirical models covering fluid dynamics, drop formation, and thermal behavior.
• Plan and conduct advanced experiments using Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.
• Analyze experimental data to enhance system reliability and operational behavior.
• Spearhead root-cause analysis for complex, multi-disciplinary technical issues.
• Implement corrective actions across hardware, software, and material components.
• Provide technical support for product issues ranging from development stages to field operations.
• Mentor engineers in problem-solving techniques and innovative practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Physics, Electronics, Fluidics, Material Science, Print Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of eight years of professional experience in industrial inkjet, drop-on-demand (DoD), printing, coating, or fluid deposition technologies.
• Proven hands-on expertise with industrial inkjet writing systems, including printheads, waveform optimization, image quality assessment, fluid behavior analysis, or system integration.
• Demonstrated ability in system-level design, integration, and optimization of complex, multi-disciplinary industrial systems.
• Experience operating in industrial production environments with strict reliability and uptime requirements.
• Strong analytical and experimental background, including proficiency in DOE, root-cause analysis, modeling, and data-driven engineering.
• Deep understanding of complex physical systems, including fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and system dynamics.
• Practical experience with experimental setups, data analysis, and modeling techniques.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with programming or simulation tools such as MATLAB or Python.
• Specific knowledge of inkjet or drop-on-demand system architectures.

What the company offers

• Chance to contribute to cutting-edge industrial technologies and influence the future of packaging solutions.
• Work within a family-run enterprise culture where core values are actively practiced.
• Role in an industry-leading innovation hub with global business operations spanning over 50 countries.

About the company

BOBST merges Swiss engineering excellence with digital transformation to pioneer intelligent solutions for the packaging industry. The company is recognized as an innovation leader with a global presence, and its teams are dedicated to achieving excellence in all endeavors.

• Combines Swiss engineering precision with digital innovation.
• Family-run enterprise culture with lived values.
• Global innovation leader in packaging solutions.