Senior Inkjet Applications Engineer - RF & Flexible Electronics

Kingfisher Recruiting; Pembroke (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking an Inkjet Application Engineer to advance a production-ready printing platform for flexible electronics. The role focuses on optimizing inkjet and micro- pen delivery systems, solving hardware and software challenges, and pushing technical milestones for industry and defense applications.

The candidate will test inks and substrates, operate industrial inkjet printers, and collaborate with sales to tailor solutions, develop prototypes, and provide detailed cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required; a master's or certifications are preferred.
• 7+ years in inkjet application development or additive manufacturing, with 2+ years on electronic/RF/microwave components.
• Strong knowledge of industrial inkjet systems including piezoelectric and thermal printheads and waveform tuning.

Responsibilities

• Test inks, printheads, and substrates for print quality, cycle time, compatibility, and customer requirements.
• Operate and optimize industrial inkjet printers and micro-pen dispensers for high-precision electronic components.
• Evaluate fluid-structure interactions and tune printing waveforms for flexible and RF/microwave electronics.
• Collaborate withSales to define customer requirements, configure custom printing solutions, produce prototypes, and prepare cost estimates.
• Conduct proof-of-concept evaluations on specialized electronics substrates.
• Prepare technical reports, white papers, proposals, and demonstrations for DoD and government contracts.
• Troubleshoot fluidic, hardware, software, and integration issues for field service teams and subcontractors.
• Identify printing and product performance risks and implement corrective actions to ensure defect-free components.
• Visit customer sites, develop work plans, and adapt capabilities to meet needs.
• Train customer engineering teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Inkjet technology

RF/microwave components

Waveform tuning

Troubleshooting hardware

Printhead tech

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Profilometers

Drop-watchers

Digital imaging tools

Motion control systems

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking an Inkjet Application Engineer to advance a production-ready printing platform for flexible electronics. The role focuses on optimizing inkjet and micro- pen delivery systems, solving hardware and software challenges, and pushing technical milestones for industry and defense applications.

The candidate will test inks and substrates, operate industrial inkjet printers, and collaborate with sales to tailor solutions, develop prototypes, and provide detailed cost