Senior Director of Engineering - Aerosol Jet 3D Printing, Motion Control & Electronics

Description

The Senior Director of Engineering will lead the global engineering organization responsible for the design, development, and industrialization of Aerosol Jet additive manufacturing systems
. This executive will drive innovation and best practices across motion control, fluidic delivery, deposition systems, electronics, and embedded controls
, ensuring world-class performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

This role requires a strategic technical leader who can guide multi-disciplinary engineering teams, integrate complex subsystems, and partner with manufacturing and outsourced partners to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions for advanced printed electronics and precision additive manufacturing.

• Define and execute the engineering roadmap for next-generation Aerosol Jet 3D printing systems and subsystems (motion platforms, deposition heads, electronics, and control architecture).
• Lead cross-functional teams in mechatronics, electrical, firmware, and process control engineering.
• Aligning engineering priorities with business goals for performance, yield, cost, and manufacturability.
• Provide technical oversight in fluid dynamics
  , aerosol generation
  , atomization
  , and printhead design
  .
• Champion engineering best practices for reliability, system integration, and design for manufacturing (DFM/DFA).

• Direct the design and optimization of precision motion and positioning systems
  , including linear/rotary stages, servo drives, feedback sensors, and motion controllers.
• Oversee system-level integration between mechanical motion
  , electronic control
  , and deposition subsystems to achieve micro-level repeatability and throughput goals.
• Ensure implementation of advanced motion algorithms
  , trajectory planning, and synchronization with deposition timing for high-accuracy material placement.

• Guide architecture and development of control electronics
  , power systems
  , and embedded firmware for real-time control of Aerosol Jet processes.
• Ensure robust system integration between sensors, motion controllers, PLCs, and user interfaces (HMI/software).
• Oversee design validation, EMI/EMC compliance, and safety certification for global markets.

• Implement stage-gate product development
  , configuration control, and design verification processes.
• Drive outsourced manufacturing and supplier collaboration for motion subsystems, electronics, and precision assemblies.
• Establish strong partnerships with contract manufacturers, ensuring technical transfer and sustaining support.
• Manage engineering budgets, schedules, and resource allocation across global sites.

• Build and mentor a world-class engineering team across hardware, controls, and system integration disciplines.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence
  .
• Develop engineering leaders capable of scaling with the organization’s growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering required.
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in relevant field (e.g., Controls, Mechatronics, Applied Physics, or Materials Science) preferred.

• 15+ years of engineering experience with 7+ years in senior leadership roles within high-precision equipment industries (3D printing, semiconductor tools, inkjet, or industrial automation).
• Understanding and expertise in Aerosol Jet, inkjet printing, or micro dispensing systems
  , including understanding of atomization, aerosol transport, and deposition control
  .
• Strong background in motion control
  , embedded systems
  , and precision mechatronics
  .
• Demonstrated success scaling engineering organizations and transitioning products from R&D to volume manufacturing
  .
• Experience managing outsourced design and manufacturing partnerships globally.

• Deep system-level understanding of 3D printing technology and motion control systems, with understanding of automation integration for scaling mass production operations in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on design robustness and process stability.
• Effective communicator capable of influencing across technical and executive levels.
• Skilled in risk management, root cause analysis, and process improvement.

• On-time, on-budget delivery of new product introductions (NPI).
• Achieved performance improvements in print resolution, throughput, and reliability
  .
• Supplier and partner quality metrics.
• Team growth, retention, and cross-functional collaboration outcomes.
• Align with software understanding and operational integration with hardware.