UV LED Flatbed Applications Engineer
Job Description
Job DescriptionUV LED Flatbed Applications Engineer
Picture your day starting in our West Dundee, IL demo center, fine-tuning a swissQprint flatbed for a customer visit. By late morning, you’re walking a new operator through color workflows and media setup. In the afternoon, you’re on a remote session diagnosing a RIP configuration, then wrapping up by preparing sample prints that help a prospect choose the right materials. On travel weeks, you’re on-site with clients across the U.S. and Canada, turning complex print challenges into confident production.
What you’ll tackle
- Lead hands-on operator training for customers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
- Provide technical pre-sales support that helps advance opportunities with the Sales team.
- Develop deep mastery of swissQprint printers and related operating software.
- Deliver expert assistance via phone, email, and remote-access tools.
- Run material tests and produce application samples for customer qualification.
- Conduct live equipment demonstrations that showcase swissQprint capabilities.
- Maintain demo systems and support trade show preparation and execution.
- Handle required administrative tasks for applications workflows and reporting.
- Keep work areas—both in our facility and at customer sites—orderly and safe.
- Invest in continual learning to sustain and grow technical certifications.
- Model and reinforce our company values in daily decisions and interactions.
Who thrives here
Curious problem-solvers who love teaching as much as learning, communicate clearly, adapt quickly, and take pride in delivering an exceptional customer experience in a team-first environment.
Location and travel
Full-time, based in West Dundee, IL (Chicago region). Regular travel approximately 10%–30%. You’ll book your own travel and may retain any earned points or rewards.
Compensation and benefits
Industry-competitive pay plus a comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a Safe Harbor 401(k). Travel expenses are covered and per diem is provided.
Core competencies
- Customer focus: anticipate, meet, and exceed technical needs.
- Resilience: rebound quickly and stay solution-oriented.
- Interpersonal savvy: build rapport and communicate with diverse audiences.
- Time and priority mastery: organize work and hit commitments.
- Personal accountability: own actions and outcomes.
- Teamwork: collaborate effectively to achieve shared goals.
Preferred qualifications
- Prepress knowledge and tools (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or similar).
- Understanding of RIP software and color workflows.
- Hands-on print production experience.
- Clear written and verbal communication with customers.
- Collaborative mindset and reliability as a team player.
- Residence near West Dundee, IL, or willingness/ability to relocate.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to Canada.
- Strong computing skills; comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Our values and guiding principles
We help clients succeed through best-in-class service and support that reflect our brand. We value integrity, quality, teamwork, and going above and beyond.
Elevate
- Collaboration: engage in cross-functional efforts willingly.
- Respect: show care for colleagues, clients, and company resources.
- Encouragement: offer constructive feedback and lift others up.
- Challenge: push for higher standards and innovation.
- Results-driven: deliver work that advances client and team outcomes.
Exceed
- Customer focus: anticipate and surpass expectations.
- Quality: produce work beyond role norms.
- Problem-solving: surface and resolve issues early.
- Innovation: propose and implement improvements.
- Commitment: stay dedicated to team and company goals.
Energize
- Positivity: contribute to a can-do culture.
- Integrity: act ethically and keep commitments.
- Team spirit: strengthen collaboration and morale.
- Customer satisfaction: earn high marks and positive feedback.
- Performance: consistently meet or exceed targets.
Champion
- Growth mindset: seek learning and apply it.
- Adaptability: navigate change and help others do the same.
- Strategic focus: align work to business priorities.
- Initiative: see it, own it, do it—move projects forward.
- Resilience: persist through challenges with solutions.
Unite
- Teamwork: break down silos and collaborate broadly.
- Communication: share information openly and clearly.
- Relationships: build strong internal and external partnerships.
- Conflict resolution: tackle disagreements constructively.
- Shared success: celebrate wins and support growth.
Technical strengths
- Digital printing
- Color management
- Flatbed printers
- ISO 12647
- RIP software
- UV inkjet
Tools you’ll use
- swissQprint
Ready to apply?
Email your resume to info@us.swissqprint.com. We’d love to meet you.
