Join Carbon as a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to architect the future of 3D printing solutions in a fully remote role.
Posted by employer 4 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Own the high-level mechanical architecture for new 3D printing platforms
- Act as the technical bridge between Systems, Electrical, Software, and Materials Science
- Define company-wide frameworks for validation, reliability testing, and DFM
- Partner with Leadership and Product Management to translate product needs
- Serve as an influencer and decision maker in critical Design Reviews
Must have
- 12+ years of experience in mechanical or mechatronics product development
- Proven ability to scale and mentor Senior and Staff-level engineers
- Expert-level intuition in thermodynamics, structural dynamics, and precision motion control
- Extensive experience managing Tier 1 JDM/CM partners
- Expert-level application of GD&T, DFMEA, and Statistical Process Control
Nice to have
- Proficiency in software or firmware development
- Direct experience in optics, fluidics, or UV-curable resin systems
- A portfolio of patents or proprietary innovations
Requirements
- Experience
- 12+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer at Carbon, the individual will architect the mechanical systems for next-generation 3D printing platforms, focusing on modularity and precision. Key skills include extensive experience in mechanical or mechatronics product development, with a strong grasp of thermodynamics and structural dynamics. This position is ideal for seasoned professionals with a track record of mentoring engineers and navigating complex technical challenges. The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, making it suitable for those who thrive in dynamic, cross-functional environments.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 11, 2026. Last confirmed on Carbon's careers page October 13, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$130,000).
- Starts above 42% of 86 comparable staff other roles in United States we track (median $173,000 across 36 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer role remote?
- Yes — Carbon lists this as a fully remote position.
- What's the salary range?
- Carbon lists $167,600–$251,400 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 12 years of relevant experience for this Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Carbon targets staff-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer role at Carbon.
From the original posting
As a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer, you will be a primary architect of Carbon’s hardware future. You won't just design parts; you will define the technical roadmap and foundational architectures for our next generation of additive manufacturing solutions. As a senior leader within a high-velocity hardware team, you will navigate extreme ambiguity to deliver elegant, high-reliability systems. You are expected to be a technical cornerstone, elevating the engineering bar across the organization and mentoring the next generation of staff-level talent
Note: This role is remote; working from a home office in North Carolina.
You will…
- Drive Hardware Architecture: Own the high-level mechanical architecture for new 3D printing platforms, ensuring modularity, serviceability, and industry-leading precision.
- Lead Cross-Functional Technical Delivery: Act as the technical bridge between Systems, Electrical, Software, and Materials Science to de-risk 0-to-1 products.
- Establish Engineering Standards: Define company-wide frameworks for validation, reliability testing, and DFM to ensure hardware excellence at global scale.
- Influence the Roadmap: Partner with Leadership and Product Management to translate product needs into a multi-year technical execution strategy.
- Navigate Technical Debt: Proactively identify and resolve architectural gaps in our technology to improve long-term product performance.
- Act as a Technical Gatekeeper: Serve as an influencer and decision maker in critical Design Reviews and Root Cause Analysis for high-stakes hardware events or failures.
You have…
- Industry Tenure and Experience: 12+ years of experience in mechanical or mechatronics product development, with a proven track record of shipping complex systems from "blank sheet" to mass production.
- Proven ability to scale: A history of successfully mentoring and leveling up Senior and Staff-level engineers across a hardware organization.
- Systems-level Expertise: Expert-level intuition in thermodynamics, structural dynamics, and precision motion control within high-tolerance environments.
- Manufacturing Insight: Extensive experience managing Tier 1 JDM/CM partners and directing global pilot and production builds.
- Executive and Cross-Functional Communication: The ability to distill complex technical trade-offs into clear, data-driven recommendations for leadership.
- Foundational Rigor: Expert-level application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), DFMEA, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to high-volume hardware
- Mentorship: An attitude of mentorship towards junior engineers across the organization.
- Expertise in performing engineering analysis of major systems that can include: detailed tolerance, safety, thermal, stress, fatigue, lifetime, manufacturability, failure modes, and cost.
- Experience in material selection in sheet metal, metal, plastic, and elastomers.
Bonus Experience…
- Interdisciplinary Engineering: Proficiency in software or firmware development for developing custom tools or automated test hardware.
- Domain Expertise: Direct experience in optics, fluidics, or UV-curable resin systems.
- Innovation Record: A portfolio of patents or proprietary innovations in the fields of robotics, automation, or additive manufacturing.
At Carbon, we look at the person holistically and carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining salary. The compensation bracket based on a North Carolina location for this position is $167,600 - $251,400 (per year). In order to maintain equitable internal pay practices, we aim to hire new employees near the midpoint of $209,500 taking into account your experience, work location, certifications, and the unique skills you bring to the role.
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