Senior R&D Inkjet Engineer

The Senior R&D Inkjet Engineer will lead R&D projects to design, develop, and optimize inkjet finishing processes for dental appliances. Key responsibilities include driving the formulation and selection of ceramic-compatible, sinterable inks with controlled rheology and particle-size distribution. The role involves evaluating and selecting suitable inkjet technologies, printhead types, and machine platforms for dental use-cases. Addressing critical challenges such as ink pooling on curved substrates, printhead clogging, and banding artifacts is a primary duty. The engineer will conduct root-cause analyses and design experiments to resolve print quality issues, and develop and validate surface-preparation and pretreatment strategies to improve wetting and adhesion. Establishing robust process controls and calibration methods for consistency across multiple production lines and machines is essential. Collaboration with suppliers for co-development or specification of custom inks is expected. The role also includes defining maintenance protocols and ink-handling best practices, providing thought leadership on integrating inkjet processes into the digital dental workflow, and training/mentoring technical teams. Publishing and presenting findings internally and externally to establish the company as an innovation leader is also a responsibility. Setting bold targets and driving plans to achieve them will be a key aspect of the role.