Senior Writing Systems Engineer

At BOBST, we are redefining the future of packaging through cutting-edge innovation. As a global leader in industrial equipment and services, we combine Swiss engineering excellence with digital transformation to deliver high-performance solutions 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 inkjet printing systems.
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.

Drive innovation & system performace

• Lead the design and development of writing system architectures
• Define performance targets across printheads, ink delivery, motion and control systems
• Challenge existing designs and introduce innovative solutions

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 Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Material Science or related field
• 8+ years of experience in complex engineering environments
• Experience in system-level design and industrial product development

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 is a strong plus

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

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.