What we're building Our vision is to make it easy and accessible to manufacture a product. We're starting with a desktop Pick and Place machine, used to assemble electronic components onto circuit boards.
Existing Pick and Place machines are expensive and can require high-pressure air and three phase power. Some only accept job files on a floppy disk. Traditionally, Pick and Place machines have only been used by large companies with factory space, so that's how they're designed.
But they don't need to be this way. Our machines facilitate mid-scale manufacturing, where you make your product at a moderate scale before making the risky and expensive jump to a factory contract. With our hardware, anyone can do a production run of their product in-house.
What we're looking for We're looking for someone that is excited by our vision, has experience selling hardware, and is ready to wear a lot of hats. We're a small team growing quickly. There will be constant opportunity to take on new responsibilities and have serious impact on the direction of the company.
You will be responsible for helping shape the Marketing program at Opulo. This includes optimizing social media and search ads, research our target market, updating ad creative and copy, and discover new verticals. You will help businesses discover desktop PCBA assembly, and how it can make them more efficient. You will work closely with leadership to understand what our customers are looking for, and figure out how best to reach them. If you are excited at the idea of wearing many hats and enjoy taking ownership, we want you at Opulo as our Technical Marketing Strategist.
This role is Hybrid, requiring that you come into our Pittsburgh office regularly. We believe that exposure to the hardware is critical to fully understanding it, and knowing how it works best for our customers.
Core Responsibilities Look into different industries that could take advantage of medium scale PCBA assembly, and figure out how best to reach themAttend trade shows and interact with customers in personTake existing target market research and further our understanding based on customer (and prospective customer) interviewsIdentify specific verticals where this technology can be usefulOptimize advertising campaigns with Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Meta Advertising, etc.Invent and implement weird, creative, and strange methods of reaching out to folks and sharing the usefulness of mid-scale manufacturingHandle marketing campaigns for prospective customersBasic Qualifications Have familiarity with running digital marketing campaignsCan communicate technical information clearly and concisely2-3 years experience selling a product or serviceBachelor's degree or equivalentComfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable paceHave experience identifying target markets, based on customer researchAre self-directed, driven, and able to own and complete projects independentlyAre comfortable leveraging data to make informed strategic decisionsBonus Qualifications Experience with PCBAs and related manufacturing processesFamiliarity with CNC machines of any kind (3D printer, laser cutter, etc.)Education or work experience in engineering and designExperience with event management and promotionWhat we value We value these above all else:
Mission - keeping our customers and builders in mindPragmatism - making the most effective decision with the resources availableAgency - taking total ownership of your tasks, and finding a solution regardless of roadblocksKindness - showing compassion to our colleagues, customers, community members, and ourselvesPerks and Benefits Comprehensive Health and Dental insuranceFlexible PTO planFull access to our prototyping shop, machines, and video equipmentMany opt-in events and company socialsAn opportunity to have a significant impact on manufacturingWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing in some way, please apply!