Imaging Systems Scientist
ZINK is the inventor of ZINK Technology and the award-winning ZINK Paper with headquarters based in Massachusetts and state of the art manufacturing facility in Whitsett, North Carolina.
ZINK TECHNOLOGY
Is a full-color printing system eliminates the need for ink cartridges or ribbons as the high-quality product printing colors embedded in the ZINK Paper itself this is an economical, environmentally friendly product.
ZINK- Zero Ink technology is incorporated in a large number of exciting products for everyday use, including instant print digital cameras and stand-alone printers. Our products attract the attention of well-known media outlets such as the Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Today Show, and The New York Times!
Zink continues to expand in growth and as one of the world’s largest pioneering ink-free printing brand, we are excited to create new opportunities for job seekers!
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ZINK is looking for an individual join a team carrying out research and development to advance the performance of our novel print medium, and of the printer hardware that uses it. The printing devices are manufactured by partner companies, but laboratory experiments, measurements and debugging are needed to optimize printing algorithms and image quality. The job will involve responsibility for development and support of specific printer products and for general improvements to the print medium. Visits to partner companies may require up to 4 weeks per year of travel.
- Developing and refining software tools in the general area of image analysis, with specific applications in color calibration, sharpness, defect analysis etc.
- Planning and performing research in image and color science, including physics, mechanics, electronics, optics and/or physical chemistry to extend and improve the capabilities of Zink’s digital printing medium.
- Learning, maintaining and developing a significant code base of analytical software (primarily in Matlab, also in Excel VBA, and C++).
- Analyzing and interpreting data to support modeling of the printing process.
- Working with partner companies to support the development of commercial printers using ZINK media (occasional travel may be required).
- Assisting as needed with hardware demonstrations and producing high quality images for use in market research or promotions.
- Collaborating with a diverse group of scientists, engineers and technicians to test and improve printing methods.
- Periodic documentation and presentation of results will be expected.