Inkjet Application Engineering Intern

Kinsley Power Systems; Ypsilanti, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

EFI is seeking an Inkjet Applications Engineering Intern to join the team at our Ypsilanti, MI location through Spring 2027. The internship offers hands-on experience with a multidisciplinary engineering group focused on ink and inkjet printing technologies, jetting experiments, and test system development.

You will gain exposure to evaluating inks, printheads, and system configurations, while collaborating with R&D and ink formulators to optimize performance and document findings.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Interest in inkjet printing technology and fluidic systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hands-on laboratory experiments to evaluate inks, printheads, and system configurations.
• Support the generation of technical reports and documentation summarizing test results.
• Collaborate with R&D teams, ink formulators, and engineers to learn about ink and printhead performance optimization.
• Help design, develop, and maintain test stands, ink delivery systems, and support equipment used in experiments.
• Gain exposure to a fast-paced R&D environment supporting inkjet ink development.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to ongoing projects.

Skills

Laboratory work

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Tools

Ink delivery systems

Test stands

Job description

All of us at EFI are relentlessly focused on the growth and success of the print business. That’s why print providers worldwide turn to EFI to help build their brilliant future. Our worldwide team members are passionate about driving our customers’ business growth with a scalable portfolio of products, solutions, services, support, and world-class partnerships for the manufacturing of signage, packaging, textiles, ceramic tiles, building materials, commercial print, and personalized documents with a wide range of printers, inks, digital front ends, and workflow solutions. Our unwavering commitment is to increase their profits, cut costs, improve productivity, and optimize efficiency — job after job, year after year. We’re obsessed with our customers’ success. And we believe we have the right people, technology, and experience to help businesses achieve their goals.

EFI is looking for an Inkjet Applications Engineering Intern to join us at our Ypsilanti, Michigan location through the Spring of 2027. This internship opportunity will provide hands-on experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team that supports R&D for product development of ink and inkjet printing technologies. As an intern, you will gain valuable experience conducting jetting experiments, analyzing ink and printhead performance, and assisting in the development of electromechanical and fluidic systems to support testing.

What you will do:

• Assist in hands-on laboratory experiments to evaluate new inks, printheads, and system configurations
• Support the generation of technical reports and documentation summarizing test results and findings
• Collaborate with R&D teams, ink formulators, and engineers to learn about ink and printhead performance optimization
• Help design, develop, and maintain test stands, ink delivery systems, and support equipment used in experiments
• Gain exposure to a fast-paced R&D environment supporting inkjet ink development
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to ongoing projects

You may be a good fit if you have:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field
• Interest in inkjet printing technology, fluidic systems, or electromechanical devices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of data analysis and technical documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges

EFI is an “Affirmative Action/EEO/Protected Veteran/Disabled Employer”