Tulip Interfaces · 2 hours ago
Principal Manufacturing Solutions Engineer
Somerville, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expTulip is a leader in AI-native frontline operations, helping companies enhance workforce efficiency through innovative solutions. The Principal Manufacturing Solutions Engineer will work directly with manufacturers to design, build, and deploy solutions on Tulip's platform, focusing on improving quality, productivity, and traceability in manufacturing operations.
AnalyticsEnterprise ApplicationsManufacturingProductivity ToolsSoftware
Responsibilities
Partner with plant-level and corporate stakeholders at a customer’s site (operators, engineers, IT, quality, operations leadership)
Lead design, build, and deployment of customer-specific Tulip solutions
Work side by side with customers and partners to implement solutions in live manufacturing environments
Deploy solutions to live production environments with minimal disruption
Integrate with shop-floor systems such as PLCs, MES/ERP, and quality systems
Work with machine data, events, and production context (orders, materials, routings)
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues spanning software, data, and operational workflows
Serve as the technical owner for forward-deployed customer solutions
Serve as the technical authority during customer deployments
Advise on architecture, scalability, security, and reliability in regulated or high-availability environments
Document solutions and share learnings across internal teams
Communicate and work with broader customer team to strategize for success
Represent the voice of the customer to Product and Engineering teams, and collaborate to influence Product roadmap and feature design
Help generalize customer-specific solutions into reusable product capabilities
Contribute to internal process development, best practices, and cross-team collaboration
Qualification
Required
8-10+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial software, or manufacturing-focused technology roles, with at least 4 years of experience in direct, customer-facing or consultant roles
Ability to walk a shop floor and independently identify opportunities for operational improvement
Experience with Operations Technology, including MES, ERP, quality, or production systems (Architecture and implementation experience strongly preferred)
Experience integrating systems and devices in manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, quality, traceability, and operational constraints
Proven ability to lead complex technical or operational initiatives end to end
Strong project management, organization, and communication skills
Comfortable and experienced in customer-facing, technically deep conversations
Ability to think creatively and strategically while delivering practical solutions
A demonstrated commitment to viewing problems through the customer's lens
Ability to learn quickly and lead by example in ambiguous environments
BS degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Must be able to travel up to 75%
Benefits
Company equity
Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Commuter Benefits, Parental Leave, and 401(K)
Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy
Virtual company events and happy hours
Fitness subsidies
An inclusive, dog-friendly office with diverse and inspiring colleagues
Company
Tulip Interfaces
Tulip is a frontline operations platform designed to empower companies with AI-enabled, connected applications.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$152.5MKey Investors
Mitsubishi ElectricInsight PartnersDMG Mori Seiki
2025-12-22Corporate Round
2021-08-10Series C· $100M
2019-09-24Series B· $21.1M
Leadership Team
Natan Linder
Cofounder & CEO
Yuval Marcus
Chief Financial Officer
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