Taylor Goodman
About Taylor Goodman
Taylor Goodman serves as the Director of Hardware Engineering at Opentrons Labworks Inc., where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in mechanical engineering from UCLA and previously held a senior engineering role at Makerbot Industries.
Work at Opentrons
Taylor Goodman has served as the Director of Hardware Engineering at Opentrons Labworks Inc. since 2017. In this role, Goodman oversees the hardware engineering team, focusing on the design and development of laboratory automation systems. The position involves managing projects that bring innovative products from concept to market, ensuring that technical specifications are met and that the products align with industry standards.
Previous Experience at Makerbot Industries
Before joining Opentrons, Taylor Goodman worked at Makerbot Industries as a Senior Engineer and Mechanical Engineering Manager from 2010 to 2017. During this time, Goodman was involved in the development of 3D printing technology, managing technical teams and guiding product development cycles. This experience contributed to a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and product design.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Goodman studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). This educational background provided a solid understanding of engineering principles and practices, which Goodman applies in the field of hardware engineering. The expertise gained from both academic and professional experiences supports a career dedicated to designing complex systems.
Career Focus and Skills
Taylor Goodman has a career focused on designing systems and bringing complex and novel products from concept to market. This includes managing technical teams through various product development cycles, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and effectively. Goodman's skills encompass project management, team leadership, and technical problem-solving, which are essential in the hardware engineering domain.