Responsibilities
Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.
Own the architecture and long-term technical roadmap of the Stack Forging software platform, aligned with manufacturing and business objectives.
Design and implement 3D geometry and slicing algorithms that improve part accuracy, quality, and process robustness.
Develop 2D toolpath and path-planning algorithms to increase manufacturing throughput and efficiency.
Contribute to automated inspection and quality-control tooling, comparing scanned layer images against intended geometry to identify defects and process deviations.
Lead system specifications, technical design reviews, and code reviews while helping validate the work of other engineers.
Take products and features from concept and requirements through prototyping, development, testing, and production deployment.
Ensure performance, correctness, maintainability, and testability of core software systems.
Partner closely with process, machine, and thermal-design engineers to translate manufacturing requirements into scalable software solutions.
Represent the software platform across engineering disciplines and business stakeholders.
Mentor and coach engineers while helping drive best practices in software development.
Participate in the team's agile development process and collaborate with external developers as needed.
Qualifications
Required
6+ years of industry experience building, testing, and shipping high-quality production software.
4+ years of experience in computational geometry, algorithms, or a related field such as CAD, CAM, simulation, graphics, or manufacturing software.
Strong background in object-oriented software development; C++ experience preferred.
Experience with software architecture, system design, and technical decision-making.
Proven ability to drive complex technical initiatives and influence across teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance long-term strategy and near-term execution.
Experience developing software in a production agile environment.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
Preferred
Master's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
Experience architecting software systems with consideration for user workflows, scalability, and process data flow.
Experience developing and debugging software on Linux environments.
Experience with multithreaded applications, performance optimization, and modern software design practices.
Experience with geometry kernels or mesh libraries such as CGAL, OpenMesh, or VTK.
Experience with image processing and analysis technologies, including OpenCV or similar frameworks.
Experience in additive manufacturing, industrial inspection, 3D CAD tools, CAM systems, motion planning, robotics, or industrial control systems.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a strong bias for action.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $103,000 - $150,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-usJCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories.
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