Ink Application Specialist

Roland DGA is hiring an Ink Application Specialist! This hybrid role is ideal for someone passionate about print technology and innovation. You’ll work hands-on with Roland DG hardware, testing and qualifying inks to develop new applications. You’ll collaborate with global teams, partner with ink vendors, and engage with beta users and industry experts to deliver real-world solutions.

If you have strong knowledge of printing technology, software, and workflows and you’re ready to travel up to 25% for partner visits, global meetings, and tradeshows. Send your resume to resumes@rolanddga.com.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Application Specialist is responsible for testing and qualifying inks with the goal of developing new applications for Roland DG hardware. Testing will largely involve operating Roland DG hardware, and evaluating output for quality, durability, and other key performance characteristics. This individual will test solutions recommended by the New Market Office, evaluating systems for functionality, reliability, and suitability for purpose. Output from these tests will include recommendations on hardware and workflow modifications required to maximize performance.

Additionally, the Application Specialist will work directly with ink vendors to understand performance characteristics and collaborate on testing. They will also communicate with beta users and industry experts who can validate real-world needs in a variety of industries that Roland DG chooses to target.

The position requires substantial knowledge of printing technology, software, file preparation, and workflow at a user level. It may require up to 25% travel to visit users, ink partners, and to participate in global meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Strong working knowledge of inkjet hardware.
• Strong working knowledge of RIP and Design software and print workflow assessment.
• Be proactive in the development of new applications and workflows that fit customer needs. These should also be used as training tools.
• Technical writing and documentation skills.
• Respond to specific requests with documentation of process and procedures to address custom applications.
• Work closely with New Market Office to document success stories and applications.
• Present at trade shows, and other events.
• Be able to work in person 3 days a week
• Travel of up to 25%

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION :   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in printing, imaging technology, or similar. Engineering or other technical backgrounds are also welcome.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE :

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

SKILLS / ABILITIES :

SALARY RANGE :   $70,000 - $80,000

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

TALKING :  Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

AVERAGE HEARING :  Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

REPETITIVE MOTIONS :  Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and / or fingers.

AVERAGE VISUAL ABILITIES :  Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH :  Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

NONE :  No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. (Such as in a typical office.)

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

REASONING ABILITY :  Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.

Able to interpret a variety of technical instructions and can deal with multiple variables.

MATHEMATICS ABILITY :  Ability to compute discount, interest, profit, and loss; commission markup and selling price; ratio and proportion and percentage.

Able to perform very simple algebra.

LANGUAGE ABILITY :  Ability to read periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias.

Ability to prepare business letters, proposals, summaries, and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.

Ability to conduct training, communicate at panel discussions and to make professional presentations.

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All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.