Writing Systems Engineer

Writing Systems EngineerDescription -HP is a $58+ billion fortune 100 company with 50,000+ employees worldwide across 170 countries. We are one of the leading Print and Personal Systems technology companies in the world and our vision is to create technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere.  At HP Sant Cugat (Barcelona), we have an impressive 2300+ employees, made up of 60+ different nationalities. We host 12 businesses and are the worldwide HQ of the 3D Printing and the Large Format​ Printing businesses and the EMEA HQ for the Graphics Solutions Business. We also have the largest HP R&D Lab outside of the US and a fantastic Demo center.   At HP, we believe in the power of ideas. We use ideas to put technology to work for everyone.  And we believe that ideas thrive best in a culture of teamwork. That is why everyone - at every level, in every function - is encouraged to have ideas, to express them and to share them.  We trust anything can be achieved if you really believe in it, and we will invest in your ideas to change lives and the way people work. This vision is what sets us apart as a company. We are looking for a motivated computer scientist, telecommunications, electronic engineers or physics to work as Printing System Engineer, for the Large Format printing products in Sant Cugat del Valles, Spain. ResponsibilitiesPrinting System Engineers play lead roles in multi-discipline teams (mechanical, chemical, electrical and SW/FW) working on new products and solutions for printing and imaging.  You will design, implement, test, and validate systems and components to deliver optimized printed image quality, throughput, and reliability for our printers. As a Print System, you will define, invent, and validate solutions, algorithms and designs and processes to deliver HP Image Quality needs and performance. Bring best practices and approaches, leverage learnings across new product developments, such that designs can be leveraged across projects, utilizing your personal experience and inherit the one from other disciplines and related activities. Design, Develop, and optimize algorithms and calibrations to deliver desired image quality, throughput, and reliability.Understand, model, and develop solutions for system performance issues that affect customer perceived image quality. Understand, model, correct and develop engineering solutions for system performance issues that affect image quality including design flaw identification and correction, manufacturing variability issues control, technology limitations alternatives identification, etc. Understand fluids/material/heat/transport interaction issues. Understand and develop solutions for contributions of mechanical tolerances, printing algorithms, and other interactions of system parameters to customer perception of image quality. Develop and integrate new algorithms to overcome quality issues. Set up, improve, and run prototype hardware to answer key feasibility questions. Design and run reliability tests to maximize printer performance and maintain image quality over the life of the printer. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other disciplines (various engineering disciplines but also marketing and operations) Collaborate with the team to develop more effective and relevant image quality metrics/goals and user needs clarification. Contribute to cross disciplinary task forces as needed. Partner and support development activities Develop and apply image processing and digital imaging techniques to maximize robustness of the internal digital pipeline of our printers.Knowledge & SkillsSoft skillsCapacity of collecting and analyzing input from multiple sources (customers, sales, engineering, marketing, competitor, and management)Strong interpersonal relationship, teamwork, and communication skills.Strong analytical and problem solving skillsHigh level of analytical problem solving and decision-making skills Hands on approach, from modelling to real testingAbility to understand and deal well with rapid development cycles and remain flexible in the face of uncertaintyExcellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at management levelsTechnical skillsStrong technical knowledge of software/hardware systemsUnderstanding of engineering and quality tools and techniques, as utilized in an environment of product development and continuous improvement. Deep DOE and data/statistical analysis techniques Proficient knowledge using programming languages (Python, MATLAB and/or R, C)Recognition and image processing knowledge, computer vision and imaging applications.Experience managing sensor technologies through interfaces.Experience managing huge amount of data, big data analytics, data modellingWill value experience in building models for Artificial Inteligence or Machine Learning, applied to software/hardware systemsColor science knowledge. Thorough understanding of color measurement techniques and devicesScope & ImpactDecisions and actions typically impact multiple departments and may have downstream repercussions lasting multiple weeksAdvises various internal, partner, and customer teams on the needs and requirements of target marketsWorks closely with architects and technology leads, directly engaging with internal and external engineering development teamsModerate: Some senior management interface; frequent cross-functional/cross-organizational interaction on execution of tacticsApplies developed subject matter knowledge to solve common and complex business issues within established guidelines and recommends appropriate alternatives. Works on problems of diverse complexity and scope. May act as a team or project.Leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process. Exercises independent judgment within generally defined policies and practices to identify and select a solution.Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in relevant area or demonstrated competence. Typically 4-6 years of General/owner experience.Job -SoftwareSchedule -Full timeShift -No shift premium (Spain)Travel -Relocation -EEO Tagline - HP Inc. is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.