Computational Design

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

401k

Tax Free Commuter Benefits

Job summary

A leading additive manufacturing technology company is seeking a self-motivated computational designer in Medford, MA. In this full-time, on-site role, you will develop commercial products and work collaboratively on innovative solutions using proprietary technology. Candidates should possess a degree in relevant fields, 3+ years of experience, and be proficient in Rhino/Grasshopper. A portfolio is mandatory for application consideration. Comprehensive benefits are provided, including medical and 401k.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in related fields.
• Good sensibility for functional and aesthetic design.
• Experience in interdisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Own/assist in the development of commercial products.
• Create commercial-scale high-performance metamaterials.
• Collaborate with diverse teams on innovative solutions.

Skills

Proficiency in Rhino/Grasshopper

Strong communication skills

Open-minded and research-oriented

Programming languages familiarity

Education

Master or Bachelor degree in relevant design/engineering discipline

Tools

VFX software proficiency

Job description

OPT Industriesoptindustries.com is a rapidly growing, Series A venture-backed MIT spinoff company that focuses on building the next generation of additive manufacturing technology. Working at the intersection of automation engineering, computational design and polymer science, we design and commercially manufacture highly customizable materials and products- everything from cosmetic to luxury fashion.

Our mission to transform product development by taking an integrated approach from design to manufacturing. We are looking for an experience and self-motivated computational designer to join the product team. You will work on new and existing product lines using our proprietary software and hardware platform. Computational design is the core design process at OPT Industries, where we use a holistic approach to create products at the intersection of computational geometries, bio-inspired material and digital manufacturing.

This will be a full-time on-site position at our main office in Medford, MA, USA.

Responsibilities

• Own/Assist the development of commercial products through their life cycles.
• Collaborate with a talented team with diverse backgrounds on interdisciplinary projects.
• Create commercial-scale high-performance metamaterials using OPT proprietary AM technology.
• Work with premier brands across different industries, tackling most-concerning issues of the market with innovative solutions.
• Create design at the intersection of computational geometries, bio-inspired material and digital fabrication.
• Explore new applications and potential of the next generation AM.

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor degree in architectural design, product design, mechanical engineering, or relevant design/engineering discipline.
• 3+ years work experience in related fields.
• Good sensibility for functional and aesthetic design.
• Must be a power user of Rhino/Grasshopper. Proficiency in other parametric modelling/VFX software is a plus.
• Effective communication. Comfortable working collaboratively.
• Open-minded and research-oriented. Open to new experience and empathetical to end user need.
• Proficiency in any programming languages is a plus.

Application

• A portfolio/work sample is required. Please include your online portfolio link or website with this application. Do not use networking profile(eg. LinkedIn) as your personal website. Applications without portfolio/work sample will not be considered.
• What is your Linkedin Profile URL?
• What is the name of your current employer?
• Are you authorized to work in the United States? Are you authorized to work in the United States?
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B status)? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B status)?
• What is your personal website or portfolio URL?

Benefits

OPT Industries provides the following benefits to all full-time employees: Medical, Dental, STD, LTD, Life and AD&D Insurance, Tax Free Commuter Benefits, 401k, and more

OPT Industries is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.