Decibel Made · 4 hours ago
Computational Design & Robotic Fabrication Lead
Bloomingdale, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelDecibel Made is a company focused on sustainable furniture and architectural design using robotic 3D printing and recycled materials. They are seeking a Computational Design & Robotic Fabrication Lead who will bridge computational design, digital fabrication, and hands-on production, working closely with the internal team and customers to bring architectural installations and products to life.
Furniture
Hiring Manager
Adam Hecht
Responsibilities
Program and operate our KUKA based robotic 3D printing systems
Develop and prototype Grasshopper-based toolpaths
Prepare designs for production and optimize them for large-format printing
Help build scalable systems for production, maintenance, and quoting
Program robotic toolpaths in Rhino + Grasshopper using plug-ins such as KUKA|prc + robotic slicer
Operate and run Decibel’s industrial robotic 3D printers, including setup, calibration, material prep, and print execution
Prototype and refine toolpaths, print strategies, and motion routines for accuracy, surface quality, and material efficiency
Prepare designs for production, optimizing parts and products for robotic 3D printing in collaboration with internal teams and customers
Translate complex architectural geometry into buildable, efficient fabrication workflows
Experiment with and document new materials (recycled polymers, composites, bio-based blends) and their print behavior
Quote production opportunities in collaboration with the team, supporting cost, time, and feasibility assessments
Manage vendor relationships for materials, components, and services, and help source new solutions as our processes evolve
Develop systems and standards to optimize maintenance, machine readiness, and production workflows for efficiency and scalability
Contribute to internal Grasshopper tools, templates, and documentation to support repeatable, reliable production
Qualification
Required
Degree in Architecture, Computational Design, Digital Fabrication, Industrial Design, Mechanical/Robotics Engineering, or a related field
Demonstrable experience in Architecture or Design and 3D printing
Strong proficiency in Rhino + Grasshopper and experience creating fabrication-ready definitions
Hands-on experience with robotics, CNC, or 3D printing systems
Understanding of extrusion-based additive manufacturing, path planning, and material behavior
Comfort working in a shop/fabrication environment with large machinery
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to experiment, test, and iterate
Preferred
Experience with KUKA robots and software such as KUKA|prc
Familiarity with large-format or pellet-fed extrusion and multi-axis printing
Python or C# scripting experience inside Grasshopper
Experience working on architectural installations, experimental prototypes, or research projects involving robotic fabrication
Exposure to quoting, basic costing, or production planning is a plus
Company
Decibel Made
Amplifying Sustainable Design
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase