Summary: This Application Technician role focuses on developing and optimizing inkjet waveforms, printing and measuring test samples, and supporting R&D activities for customer projects. Highlights: 1. Develop and optimise waveforms for inkjet application requirements. 2. Operate print development and test equipment and software safely. 3. Contribute to process adherence and improvement. **Role Name:** Application Technician **Location:** Huntingdon, Ermine Business Park ### **About Xaar** Inkjet Innovator. Trusted Partner. Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine. For more information, visit www.xaar.com. **Xaar Values:** Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour. Creative – we push the boundaries of what’s possible Collaborative – everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly Innovative – we always strive to constantly improve Integrity – we deliver on our promises Passion – we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other **Purpose of Role** The primary purpose of this role is to follow established processes to develop, and optimise waveforms in response to defined inkjet application requirements for customer fluids; including the printing, and measurement of test samples generated with those waveforms. The role ensures that high‑quality, accurate test data is delivered to support customer projects, R\&D activities, and production workflows. The secondary purpose of the role is to support waveform development and validation activities for New Product Development and Operations, operate relevant test equipment and software in accordance with defined procedures, produce basic test documentation while contributing to process adherence and improvement, and provide customer support when required. **Reporting Relationships:** Reports to: Team Lead \- Application Development Line management responsibility: None **Key Accountabilities:** * Follow defined processes for preparing, printing, and measuring test samples. * Safely operate print development and test equipment and software as instructed. * Record results clearly and accurately in the required formats. * Contribute to reliable delivery of test data as directed. * Identify and communicate routine issues, escalating when required. * Provide practical support to technicians and developers as necessary. * Suggest modifications to processes when gaps are observed. **Key challenges:** * Setting up work with the most appropriate hardware for the application. * Providing a logical approach to fault finding and issue resolution. * Develop a core understanding of the fundamental operating principals of inkjet, drive electronics, ink systems and printing practices. * Build an in depth understanding of waveform development and print performance interdependencies. * Managing time and balancing requests, within a fast\-moving environment. * Generating high quality output; waveforms, samples and documents. **Key Internal Relationships:** * Application Development Team * Research and Development Team Leads * Field Applications Engineers / Technical Authorities * Project Managers **Person Specification:** * Methodical approach, with consistent attention to detail * Good communication and interpersonal skills across R\&D * Effective team contributor * Ability to follow defined processes and appropriately escalate issues * Ability to accurately gather, analyse and present data in different formats * Timely delivery of quality solutions * Problem solving skills **Experience of:** * STEM education at least to A\-Level standard or equivalent (Essential) * Good command of English (Essential) * Computer literate, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (Essential) * Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (Essential) * Experience of the inkjet industry (Preferable) * Experience of Safe Systems of Work (Preferable) * Experience working in a laboratory environment (Preferable) * Experience operating complex machinery (Preferable) Click the **‘Apply for this job’** icon to upload your CV and start your application.