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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 motivated computer scientist, telecommunications, or electronic engineers to work as Printing System Engineer, for the Large Format printing products in Sant Cugat del Valles, Spain.

Primary functions

• Printing 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.
• Provide technical support where necessary to drive development / improvement in the writing system robustness ensuring successful delivery of product objectives and timelines.
• Utilize best practices and approaches, leverage learnings across new product developments, such that designs that can be leveraged across projects, utilizing experience from other disciplines and related activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

The job content may/will include the following responsibilities:

• 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

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or similar Engineering fields.
• Fast learner. Proactive in acquiring autonomous knowledge in record time. Competency and skill growth focus. Independent judgment and ability to drive convergence and decisions.
• Preferable knowledge using programming languages (Python, MATLAB and/or C) and/or recognition and image processing knowledge and/or sensor technology and/or mathematical modeling skills.
• Results oriented and customer centric. Ability to communicate technical data, issues, and proposed solutions.
• Hands on approach and proficiency in experimental design. Familiar with DOE and data/statistical analysis techniques
• High level of analytical problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal relationship, teamwork, and communication skills. Fluent spoken and written English
• Preferable understanding of engineering and quality tools and techniques, as utilized in an environment of product development and continuous improvement.

What we offer

• A truly international experience: Work in a global organization with colleagues from 60+ nationalities, collaborating across cultures and geographies.
• Continuous growth & career development: Multiple internal mobility and career opportunities, supported by HP’s learning platform to keep growing your skills.
• Competitive benefits package , including:
• Hybrid work model (home office / office), depending on the role/functions
• Health & Life insurance
• Ticket Restaurant Vouchers or lunch at reduced prices at our canteen
• Flexible working hours to support work–life balance
• HP Flex Program: Kindergarten vouchers & Transport Card
• Exclusive HP products offers and discounts for employees, friends, and family
• Inclusion & belonging at the core: Join our global employee networks such as Women, Pride, Inclusion, NextGen, Sustainability & DisAbility, with opportunities to get involved locally.
• Give back to the community: Participate in volunteering initiatives or join our annual HP Charity Day held onsite.
• Stay active & energized: Access our sports center (indoor & outdoor) with 25+ coordinated activities.
• Onsite medical services: Doctor and medical team available for annual checkups, nutrition, oral hygiene, physiotherapy, and general health.
• Creativity & innovation: Enjoy our Printing Happy Hour—from photos to large posters—and hands‑on workshops using the latest printing technologies, from wall covers to 3D printing.
• Easy commuting: Free parking available or excellent access via nearby train services.
• Women Network initiatives: Networking events, STEM promotion, business acumen talks, work–life balance sessions, and future‑skills development.

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HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).

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