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Fujifilm Dimatix, Inc. strives to offer a healthy work environment that promotes individual responsibility and growth, a collaborative spirit, and an atmosphere that encourages learning, professional development and achievement.
We search for the most talented and qualified people for both external and internal opportunities. At Fujifilm, performance, development and accountability are the standards to which the company and its people strive toward. And to support its employees, we offer programs that motivate, educate and promote a healthy work-life balance, which increase employee satisfaction and overall personal well-being.
Fujifilm is committed to offering a comprehensive and flexible benefit program to meet the needs of employees and their families. This flexible approach allows employees to create a program that fits their lives. At Fujifilm, INNOVATION and PEOPLE matter.
FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc. is an E-Verify Employer
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Inkjet Applications Engineer is responsible for taking customer requirements and determining the technology, equipment, and processes required to achieve those requirements via the development and production of printed samples. Our business is extremely diverse, requiring us to address a wide variety of markets. This includes a steady diet of new and challenging fluids, substrates, and machine integrations. The engineer will need a deep understanding of inkjet, and a broad multidisciplinary background. It will also be necessary to understand the limitations of our solutions capability and to expand those capabilities where possible. This can take the form of new tools or processes or developing new inkjet subsystems.
Knowledge & Application
Develops professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues. Determines a course of action based on guidelines and modifies processes and methods as required.
Complexity & Problem Solving
Works on problems of moderate scope which are often varied and routine where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Applies learned techniques and contributes to analysis and investigation to solve problems. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
Collaboration & Interaction
Builds productive internal/external working relationships to resolve mutual problems by collaborating on procedures or transactions. Focuses on providing standard professional advice and creating initial reports/analyzes for review by experienced team professionals.
Typical Degree & Years of Experience
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ability to gain a thorough understanding of target applications and expected jetting performance to meet customer requirements via the design, selection, and implementation of the following:
• Printmode
• Test patterns
• Waveforms
• Print screen and masking algorithms
• Ink & substrate compatibility
• Operates laboratory printing equipment to produce samples for customers, marketing, and for development engineers.
• Analyzes, evaluates and plans methods of approach and organizes means to achieve the solution of complex jetting operability and inkjet system design issues.
• Provides clear and concise documentation of test processes. Accepts input from all sources when determining procedures. Trains technicians on new and revised procedures. Provides day-to-day support of testing activities.
• Drive verification and validation of sample development process through the creation of Application Lab test plans, working with technicians, performing tests, analyzing data, and meeting project goals by developing creative solutions to problems.
• Strong interest to work in a hands-on laboratory environment, the ability to accurately measure printhead performance, and provide detailed analysis of results.
• Works with technical staff to create & implement documented procedures for sample development & production in an ongoing effort to standardize and improve lab procedures.
• Work with the field support team to achieve successful installation of equipment and troubleshoot customer issues. This may include some travel.
• Utilizes a host of different methods and tools required for the optimization and characterization of image quality.
• Image creation and modification using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other open-source tools. Modifications commonly needed to transform customer-provided images in such a way that the RIP on Fujifilm printing equipment will produce necessary printed results.
PERFORMANCE TARGETS/EVALUATION MEASURES:
• Increased ease of use for FUJIFILM Dimatix printhead products
• Success of new strategic application programs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Minimal guidance of technicians.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED:
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Testing and applications engineering skills.
• Problem-solving skills utilizing science and engineering education to arrive at practical solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively document and present information to peers, customers, and management.
• Detail oriented and well organized.
• Advance knowledge of MS Office programs and Adobe Creative Cloud suite is desired.
DESIRED:
• Knowledge of Digital printing technology
• Knowledge of FUJIFILM Dimatix technology.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand to use hands to manipulate, handle, touch and connect parts.
• Standing or walking is required more than 30% of the day.
• The employee frequently is required to use a computer (keyboard & mouse).
• The employee frequently is required to speak and listen.
• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee will occasionally lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds and will very occasionally be required to move items in the 25 to 50 lb. range.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• May potentially handle hazardous waste in accordance with the safe work practices defined in Hazardous Communication and Hazardous Waste training programs. Initial training is required upon hiring status and every 3 years thereafter. Employees handling hazardous waste will insure that waste containers in their work areas are properly labeled and dated. Employees will ensure that waste containers are closed after transferring waste to them. Report any incidents involving hazardous waste to supervisor.
OTHER:
• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Each employee’s primary objective is to assure that the quality, delivery and cost controls within his/her control meet or exceed all of our internal and external customers’ requirements.
• Each employee is required to abide by the Employee Handbook and the rules and regulations explained and provided at each orientation and training session. Special attention must be given to the safety aspects of these documents.
FUJIFILM Dimatix provides competitive wages, a generous benefits package and a friendly, dynamic working environment.
FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc. is an E-Verify Employer
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