Socode are partnering with a Cambridgeshire-based technology company developing advanced industrial inkjet systems used in high-performance manufacturing environments. As their customer and R&D programmes continue to grow, they’re looking to bring in a Senior Inkjet Applications Engineer to lead waveform development for demanding customer applications. This is a technically focused role sitting across application development, R&D, field applications and commercial teams. You’ll be the go-to expert for optimising how waveform, ink and print interact. You’ll turn test data into clear insight that drives technical decisions across customer, new product and production work. What will you be doing? Leading the development and optimisation of waveforms for demanding customer applications Designing application test protocols that target key risks within project and customer objectives Independently scheduling, preparing, printing and measuring test samples to industry standards Validating, optimising and operating print development and measurement equipment with minimal supervision Analysing and presenting test data clearly to guide application improvements and technical decisions Refining test methods, acceptance criteria, tooling and documentation to improve reproducibility and throughput Identifying and escalating project risks, backed by evidence and practical countermeasures Mentoring developers and technicians on equipment operation and workflow best practice Working with R&D, field applications, project managers and commercial teams to remove blockers and keep programmes movingWhat are they looking for? Significant experience in inkjet application development, including optimising and validating waveform–ink–print interactions Strong background in print development, measurement and interpretation of test data Proven ability to improve methods, tooling and documentation and to resolve complex technical issues Experience mentoring technicians or junior developers Evidence-based, analytical thinker with strong experimental planning skills Clear communicator, comfortable working across multiple technical and commercial teams Proficient in MS Office, with some programming or scripting knowledge (ideally Python) Degree in a STEM discipline, or equivalent vocational inkjet experienceNice to have Experience shaping acceptance criteria and improving workflow reproducibility Understanding of system-level interdependencies in print systems Exposure to both customer-facing and production programmes Background in industries with high reliability or quality requirements