Director of Embedded Systems at Formlabs
Overview
Lead a cybernetics engineering team to own the evolution of our precision medical devices. Scale embedded and electrical systems globally while driving performance breakthroughs. Build a modular architecture that enables flexibility robustness and intelligence across our entire ecosystem. Shape the future of 3D printing.
What You'll Do9
- 1Ship beloved products that accelerate the journey from concept to reality
- 2Scale a world class cybernetics engineering team leading embedded electrical and systems integration globally
- 3Solve for performance by driving embedded and electrical breakthroughs enabling printers to achieve the impossible
- 4Create a modular architecture spanning main boards chipsets and peripherals across our ecosystem
- 5Iterate at speed moving from what if to working prototypes faster than competitors
- 6Own the printer's nervous system integrating optics mechanics and chemistry through firmware electrical architecture and component integration
- 7Drive rapid prototyping cycles ensuring seamless transitions from production to mass manufacturing
- 8Collaborate with cross functional teams to align technical execution with business objectives
- 9Mentor and develop high performance teams focused on delivering cutting edge solutions
Requirements11
- 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
- 23-5 seasons leading embedded engineering initiatives
- 3Bold certifications: CPC Card AWS Certified
- 4Bold technology names: Python AWS Certified Kubernetes
- 5Concrete experience with 3D printing and analog hardware design
- 6Deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles
- 7Proven track record of scaling complex systems under tight deadlines
- 8Expertise in digital hardware design and analog circuitry
- 9Strong background in embedded software and system integration
- 10Demonstrated ability to drive innovation across multiple engineering disciplines
- 11Passion for transforming ideas into tangible products
Salary Insight
$200 - $400k per year
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