PWI R&D Writing Systems Engineer - Vision System
HP•Corvallis, OR
•$93,400 - $135,400•Onsite
About The Position
A Writing Systems Engineer is an experienced individual contributor responsible for owning system-level performance of industrial inkjet web presses, with a strong emphasis on hands-on engineering, on-press troubleshooting, and technical leadership. This role leads complex problem solving for vision-system-related functions, driving print quality, reliability, and robustness through a combination of deep systems thinking and direct experimentation. The specialist serves as a key decision-maker in resolving ambiguous, cross-functional issues and ensuring successful product delivery.
Requirements
- Four-year or Graduate Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Materials Engineering, Physics, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
- Typically has 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in inkjet writing systems, or a related field or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience.
- Extensive experience in hands-on engineering, system integration, and troubleshooting of complex products
- Strong expertise in fluidics, heat transfer, materials, and/or electro-mechanical systems
- Proven ability to lead root cause analysis and DOE-driven problem solving
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, JMP, etc.)
- Effective Communication
- Results Orientation
- Learning Agility
- Digital Fluency
- Customer Centricity
Nice To Haves
- Experience with industrial inkjet, imaging systems, or printing technologies strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical owner for the vision system-level performance, including print quality, reliability, and production robustness
- Lead hands-on troubleshooting on industrial web presses, diagnosing complex print defects (banding, mottle, nozzle behavior, edge effects, etc.)
- Design and execute on-press experiments (DOEs) to isolate root causes and quantify system sensitivities
- Drive root cause analysis across subsystems (hardware and software) and implement corrective actions
- Support press bring-up, ramp, customer escalations, and field issues, often in high-pressure situations requiring rapid, data-driven decisions
- Translate real-world vision system behavior into actionable engineering insights and design improvements
- Define and develop system-level solutions to optimize calibrations and feedback to press operators on print quality.
- Lead integration of the vision subsystem
- Establish system requirements, performance targets, and tradeoffs across quality, reliability, and cost
- Understand customer needs and drive improvement vectors for the vision sytem
- Define comprehensive test strategies and validation plans for vision system performance
- Architect and guide execution of experiments, ensuring high-quality data and clear conclusions
- Establish and evolve system-level metrics and characterization methods
- Apply advanced data analysis and modeling to improve system performance and robustness
- Identify key sensitivities and failure modes, driving design changes across subsystems
- Balance competing requirements (throughput, cost, manufacturability)
- Act as the system-level authority across R&D, manufacturing, quality, and field teams
- Provide clear technical direction and influence design decisions across disciplines
- Mentor junior engineers and guide team problem-solving approaches
- Communicate complex technical issues, risks, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders
- Lead system-level aspects of NPI programs, from concept through qualification and release
- Define technical milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies
- Drive closure of critical issues impacting product readiness and customer satisfaction
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
