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Printing Ink Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$103K - $127K/yr

Engineer, Project Ink & Graphics Company: Ball Corporation Location: Westminster, CO, US, 80021 ... Apply expertise in high-speed can manufacturing, print performance, and product qualification to ...

Engineer, Project Ink & Graphics

Westminster, CO · On-site

$140K - $173K/yr

Apply expertise in high-speed can manufacturing, print performance, and product qualification to ... Ink & Graphic solutions within printing, coating, or decoration processes, Applying engineering ...

Ink Technology Chemist

San Diego, CA · On-site

$93K - $143K/yr

... printing solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse teams, solve complex ... S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related field.

Ink Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

$28.02 - $40.32/hr

Use printing machines as needed * Run quality inspection equipment * Perform equipment set up ... Engineering or AS with 2 years lab or manufacturing experience * Experience with safely handling ...

Ink Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

$28.02 - $40.32/hr

Use printing machines as needed * Run quality inspection equipment * Perform equipment set up ... Engineering or AS with 2 years lab or manufacturing experience * Experience with safely handling ...

In-house engineering expertise in the manufacture of membrane switches and medical sensors ... Basic knowledge of offset printing, ink theory, press operation, and maintenance * Understanding of ...

In-house engineering expertise in the manufacture of membrane switches and medical sensors ... Basic knowledge of offset printing, ink theory, press operation, and maintenance * Understanding of ...

Press Process Engineer

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Printing Press Process Engineer (Offset Web / UV Lithographic) Salary range $80,000-$100,000 based ... Optimize web offset lithographic printing processes, including: * Ink-water balance * Plate ...

Screen Printing Manager

Hopkins, MN · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Production Control to support new product ... ink handling/viscosity control. * Experience printing tight-tolerance functional and cosmetic ...

Screen Printing Manager

Hopkins, MN · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Production Control to support new product ... ink handling/viscosity control. * Experience printing tight-tolerance functional and cosmetic ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for printing ink engineer in the United States is $16.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Packaging & Printing

Kansas City, KS • On-site

Three Point Solutions, Inc.
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 11 - 50 employees

Full-time

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Job description

Job Title: Packaging & Printing
Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Location: Kansas City, KS or St. Louis, MO (Remote)
Duration: Full-Time Permanent
Shift: 1st Shift
Travel Requirement: Up to 70-75% Travel
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide technical support for wide web flexographic and gravure printing processes.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for assigned customer accounts.
• Troubleshoot printing, coating, color, and product performance issues.
• Conduct onsite customer visits, audits, and technical evaluations.
• Coordinate and support press trials, product launches, and product conversions.
• Assist customers with ink optimization and print process improvements.
• Analyze print defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Sales, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams.
• Maintain technical service reports, troubleshooting documentation, and corrective action records.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Required Skills:
• Wide Web Flexographic Printing experience.
• Gravure Printing experience.
• Water-Based and Solvent-Based Ink expertise.
• Flexible Packaging Manufacturing knowledge.
• Print Quality Improvement and Process Optimization.
• Root Cause Analysis and Product Performance Evaluation.
• Customer-facing technical support experience.
• Technical presentations and customer training.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with X-Rite or other Color Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Lamination, Coating, and Converting Processes.
• Understanding of VOC Compliance and Environmental Regulations.
• Product Stewardship and Safety Compliance experience.
• Flexible Packaging Production experience
Target Backgrounds:
• Technical Service Representative
• Printing Process Engineer
• Flexographic Printing Specialist
• Gravure Printing Specialist
• Ink Technician
• Ink Applications Specialist
• Packaging Technical Specialist
• Print Quality Engineer
• Color Management Specialist
• Flexible Packaging Engineer
• Technical Sales Support Engineer
• Process Improvement Engineer (Printing)
Education:
• Bachelor's Degree preferred in:
  • Chemistry
  • Printing Technology
  • Engineering
  • Related Technical Discipline

Experience:
• 5+ years supporting Flexographic and/or Gravure Printing operations.
• Experience with water-based inks, solvent-based inks, and flexible packaging coatings.
• Proven experience conducting press trials and managing customer-facing technical projects independently.
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