https://www.jimgriszbacher.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-01-18 https://www.jimgriszbacher.com/about daily 0.75 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1550006587634-YAXRTM2P0WP4ENSS3FNI/IMG_0357.JPG About - Jim Griszbacher is an engineering leader currently living in Brooklyn, NY. With extensive experience at hardware startups, he provides unique insights and solutions to bring great products to market. While his BS and MS degrees are both in electrical engineering, his years of experience allow him to stretch across the engineering stack to solve complex system-level problems related to user experience, performance and manufacturing. When he isn’t developing products or mentoring local hardware startups, Jim enjoys scuba diving and following his native Philadelphia sports teams while suppressing his regional accent. CV available upon request. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1550006587634-YAXRTM2P0WP4ENSS3FNI/IMG_0357.JPG About - Jim Griszbacher is an engineering leader currently living in Mount Kisco, NY. With extensive experience at hardware startups, he provides unique insights and solutions to bring great products to market. While his BS and MS degrees are both in electrical engineering, his years of experience allow him to stretch across the engineering stack to solve complex system-level problems related to user experience, performance and manufacturing. When he isn’t developing products or mentoring local hardware startups, Jim enjoys scuba diving and following his native Philadelphia sports teams while suppressing his regional accent. CV available upon request. https://www.jimgriszbacher.com/latch-1st-gen daily 0.75 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1604263343278-IU1MQ8H1L2Q67Z90C0LN/IMG_20170915_181536.jpg Latch 1st Generation Access Control - Responsibilities Engineering Management and Culture Development Electronics Design and Development Product Definition and Architecture CM / Supplier Coordination and Management Quality / Manufacturing Engineering Operations / Field Support Safety / Wireless Regulatory Compliance R&D / Rapid Prototyping Competitive Intelligence Analysis Design Services Coordination Engineering Recruiting Project Management https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531090129264-WDXMRE8CML97IM80ZMW2/latch+m.png Latch 1st Generation Access Control - Developing Secure Hardware from the Ground Up As the first full-time electrical engineer on staff, I wore every hat made available to bring successful products to market. From PCBA design in Altium to engineering leadership and system architecture planning, my work spanned an immense range of engineering and operations responsibilities unified in taking Latch to the next level. As the company grew, I hired and led a team of electrical engineers to support and development of a wide array of products. Our group spent substantial time supporting manufacturing and sourcing efforts in China, and later managed a joint development effort with a design services team at a Tier 1 CM. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531091621989-GK8TRFN7E3XYKBDYDKCU/C1+lens+gif.gif Latch 1st Generation Access Control Beyond this commonality, each product presented unique development challenges with respect to power, installation environment, and both wired and wireless communications interfaces. The first generation platform of products has won six international design awards since 2016, and its successful deployment has attracted powerful partnerships with Jet.com, niido (Airbnb) and Comelit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531089504500-QKRRN81H61WWU5TDXULW/latch+3+products.jpg Latch 1st Generation Access Control - Latch 1st Generation Access Control Platform Latch is a New York City based access control solutions provider, launching their innovative first family of products in 2017. Focused on simple smartphone enabled access management, these initial three products are each tailored for specific types of multi-family residential or commercial environments. Each of the locking solutions carries a common intuitive user interface which easily allows landlords, tenants, guests and delivery personnel to gain and control entry to a wide variety of locations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1604263343278-IU1MQ8H1L2Q67Z90C0LN/IMG_20170915_181536.jpg Latch 1st Generation Access Control - Responsibilities Engineering Management and Culture Development Electronics Design and Development Product Definition and Architecture CM / Supplier Coordination and Management Quality / Manufacturing Engineering Operations / Field Support Safety / Wireless Regulatory Compliance R&D / Rapid Prototyping Competitive Intelligence Analysis Design Services Coordination Engineering Recruiting Project Management https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531090129264-WDXMRE8CML97IM80ZMW2/latch+m.png Latch 1st Generation Access Control - Developing Secure Hardware from the Ground Up As the first full-time electrical engineer on staff, I wore every hat made available to bring successful products to market. From PCBA design in Altium to engineering leadership and system architecture planning, my work spanned an immense range of engineering and operations responsibilities unified in taking Latch to the next level. As the company grew, I hired and led a team of electrical engineers to support and development of a wide array of products. Our group spent substantial time supporting manufacturing and sourcing efforts in China, and later managed a joint development effort with a design services team at a Tier 1 CM. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531091621989-GK8TRFN7E3XYKBDYDKCU/C1+lens+gif.gif Latch 1st Generation Access Control Beyond this commonality, each product presented unique development challenges with respect to power, installation environment, and both wired and wireless communications interfaces. The first generation platform of products has won six international design awards since 2016, and its successful deployment has attracted powerful partnerships with Jet.com, niido (Airbnb) and Comelit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531089504500-QKRRN81H61WWU5TDXULW/latch+3+products.jpg Latch 1st Generation Access Control - Latch 1st Generation Access Control Platform Latch is a New York City based access control solutions provider, launching their innovative first family of products in 2017. Focused on simple smartphone enabled access management, these initial three products are each tailored for specific types of multi-family residential or commercial environments. Each of the locking solutions carries a common intuitive user interface which easily allows landlords, tenants, guests and delivery personnel to gain and control entry to a wide variety of locations. https://www.jimgriszbacher.com/makerbot-5th-generation daily 0.75 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531100748500-XB1SZNAKLQ3IDHQP6BVA/SmartExtruder.png Makerbot 5th Generation 3D Printers The detachable printing toolhead system introduced in this platform of printers allowed for greatly expanded future development, reliability improvements, and experimentation. The family of printers have won numerous design awards including CES Best in Show, and have shipped 100k units and counting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531101508600-FEZRRQLXVI46GVZP83XT/1-2GHz+Front.JPG Makerbot 5th Generation 3D Printers And the flagship MakerBot Replicator. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531101101016-7IBQCB0N9NXDP3RRKGYK/makerbot+replicator+z18.jpg Makerbot 5th Generation 3D Printers - 3D Printer Hardware Development As the lead electrical engineer for the Z18 prosumer printer, I faced technical challenges unique to the largest printer in the product family. While an individual contributor, I managed systems and electrical engineering, PCBA design and compliance engineering to bring the largest printer MakerBot had ever launched to a graceful launch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531099964163-PD9TOUUBWK7IBHB25V20/makerbot+replicator+5g.png Makerbot 5th Generation 3D Printers - MakerBot 5th Generation 3D Printers A fresh generation of 3 unique 3D printers from MakerBot was announced at CES 2014, and represented an enormous shift in product features for desktop 3D printers. While previous models were focused solely on a barebones approach to additive manufacturing, the new generation brought significant enhancements in user interaction and printing experience. By incorporating novel motion control and slicer algorithms with innovative sensing technologies, the hardware was able to achieve new levels of diagnostics, metrics, and usability. Added networking connectivity and a camera allowed users to engage with equipment in ways never possible before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531101385535-VJ475OS0JB8EZNY46JAL/20140123_013414.jpg Makerbot 5th Generation 3D Printers On-site wireless emissions testing and successful certification for both the MakerBot Z18... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531101700544-RZSQUCL4J0L6JLEDLBRO/IMG_20160401_105705.jpg Makerbot 5th Generation 3D Printers - An Engineering Leader Post-launch of the 5th Generation 3D Printer platform, I assumed the role of Director of Electrical Engineering. In this capacity, I oversaw sustaining engineering and gradual improvements to the full product platform. This would eventual culminate in a product refresh for the Replicator Mini and Replicator, becoming the Mini+ and Replicator+ respectively. Looking forward, I led product architecture and hardware R&D to strategically shrink electronics assemblies and reduce print time for a future printer platform. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531100748500-XB1SZNAKLQ3IDHQP6BVA/SmartExtruder.png Makerbot 5th Generation 3D Printers The detachable printing toolhead system introduced in this platform of printers allowed for greatly expanded future development, reliability improvements, and experimentation. The family of printers have won numerous design awards including CES Best in Show, and have shipped 100k units and counting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531101508600-FEZRRQLXVI46GVZP83XT/1-2GHz+Front.JPG Makerbot 5th Generation 3D Printers And the flagship MakerBot Replicator. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531101101016-7IBQCB0N9NXDP3RRKGYK/makerbot+replicator+z18.jpg Makerbot 5th Generation 3D Printers - 3D Printer Hardware Development As the lead electrical engineer for the Z18 prosumer printer, I faced technical challenges unique to the largest printer in the product family. While an individual contributor, I managed systems and electrical engineering, PCBA design and compliance engineering to bring the largest printer MakerBot had ever launched to a graceful launch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531099964163-PD9TOUUBWK7IBHB25V20/makerbot+replicator+5g.png Makerbot 5th Generation 3D Printers - MakerBot 5th Generation 3D Printers A fresh generation of 3 unique 3D printers from MakerBot was announced at CES 2014, and represented an enormous shift in product features for desktop 3D printers. While previous models were focused solely on a barebones approach to additive manufacturing, the new generation brought significant enhancements in user interaction and printing experience. By incorporating novel motion control and slicer algorithms with innovative sensing technologies, the hardware was able to achieve new levels of diagnostics, metrics, and usability. Added networking connectivity and a camera allowed users to engage with equipment in ways never possible before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531101385535-VJ475OS0JB8EZNY46JAL/20140123_013414.jpg Makerbot 5th Generation 3D Printers On-site wireless emissions testing and successful certification for both the MakerBot Z18... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1531101700544-RZSQUCL4J0L6JLEDLBRO/IMG_20160401_105705.jpg Makerbot 5th Generation 3D Printers - An Engineering Leader Post-launch of the 5th Generation 3D Printer platform, I assumed the role of Director of Electrical Engineering. In this capacity, I oversaw sustaining engineering and gradual improvements to the full product platform. This would eventual culminate in a product refresh for the Replicator Mini and Replicator, becoming the Mini+ and Replicator+ respectively. Looking forward, I led product architecture and hardware R&D to strategically shrink electronics assemblies and reduce print time for a future printer platform. https://www.jimgriszbacher.com/lutron-led-drivers-and-ballasts daily 0.75 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1549994611395-Q82SZQA2R5JYENNNCOLF/lutron+mcan+ballast.jpg Lutron Electronics LED Drivers and Ballasts - Sensor Integrated Fluorescent Ballasts The EcoSystem of fluorescent dimming ballasts contained an impressive array of electronics technologies, from high efficiency / high voltage power electronics to sensitive control inputs to implement intelligent IR remote control or daylight sensors. The ballasts supported a broad spectrum of fluorescent lamp power levels and form factors, and could be digitally networked together for even more interesting control scenarios at a building or campus level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1604263458322-WDOXY4OQ95ARJ8WE9KCJ/lutron+aseries+kcan+mounted.jpg Lutron Electronics LED Drivers and Ballasts - Responsibilities Engineering Management and Culture Development Electronics Design and Development Product Definition and Architecture CM / Supplier Coordination and Management Quality / Manufacturing Engineering Operations / Field Support Safety / Wireless Regulatory Compliance R&D / Rapid Prototyping Competitive Intelligence Analysis Engineering Recruiting Project Management https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1549994949886-7SUDTP4XL6I3W6HMXEE3/2012-02-02_14-53-43_906.jpg Lutron Electronics LED Drivers and Ballasts - LED Driver Development Higher efficiency and lower cost LED lighting options emerged in the early 2000’s, requiring equally efficient and cost effective power control products for commercial spaces. The Hi-Lume A-Series LED drivers provided best in class dimming and lighting performance in two available form factors. The electronics were built on a highly flexible architecture which could be configured via firmware to thousands of possible product models, which provided enormous manufacturing and sourcing gains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1549995271857-U0266T2QATR3IFBRI0T7/2013-03-13_14-29-28_618.jpg Lutron Electronics LED Drivers and Ballasts - Beyond Engineering During my time with Lutron, I shared a wide array of responsibilities from project management and power electronics development to R&D and regulatory compliance. While my primary focus was on modern LED driver development for the domestic and international markets, the need for my troubleshooting skills occasionally took me abroad for field support as far as Japan and manufacturing support in Mexico. By the end of my time with Lutron I was managing an existing product support team which ensured continued quality and resolution of manufacturing issues with post-launch LED Drivers and ballasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1604263569077-ITHORI5WBUUT4553ZPU9/lutron%2Baseries%2Bkcan.jpg Lutron Electronics LED Drivers and Ballasts - Lutron Electronics LED Drivers and Ballasts As one of the world leaders in lighting controls technologies since 1961, Lutron Electronics in Coopersburg, PA provides a sprawling portfolio of residential and commercial lighting controls products. In their LED Driver and fluorescent ballast division, modern high efficiency lighting products were developed to substantially reduce the cost and maintenance of operating a commercial lighting system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1549994611395-Q82SZQA2R5JYENNNCOLF/lutron+mcan+ballast.jpg Lutron Electronics LED Drivers and Ballasts - Sensor Integrated Fluorescent Ballasts The EcoSystem of fluorescent dimming ballasts contained an impressive array of electronics technologies, from high efficiency / high voltage power electronics to sensitive control inputs to implement intelligent IR remote control or daylight sensors. The ballasts supported a broad spectrum of fluorescent lamp power levels and form factors, and could be digitally networked together for even more interesting control scenarios at a building or campus level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1604263458322-WDOXY4OQ95ARJ8WE9KCJ/lutron+aseries+kcan+mounted.jpg Lutron Electronics LED Drivers and Ballasts - Responsibilities Engineering Management and Culture Development Electronics Design and Development Product Definition and Architecture CM / Supplier Coordination and Management Quality / Manufacturing Engineering Operations / Field Support Safety / Wireless Regulatory Compliance R&D / Rapid Prototyping Competitive Intelligence Analysis Engineering Recruiting Project Management https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1549994949886-7SUDTP4XL6I3W6HMXEE3/2012-02-02_14-53-43_906.jpg Lutron Electronics LED Drivers and Ballasts - LED Driver Development Higher efficiency and lower cost LED lighting options emerged in the early 2000’s, requiring equally efficient and cost effective power control products for commercial spaces. The Hi-Lume A-Series LED drivers provided best in class dimming and lighting performance in two available form factors. The electronics were built on a highly flexible architecture which could be configured via firmware to thousands of possible product models, which provided enormous manufacturing and sourcing gains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1549995271857-U0266T2QATR3IFBRI0T7/2013-03-13_14-29-28_618.jpg Lutron Electronics LED Drivers and Ballasts - Beyond Engineering During my time with Lutron, I shared a wide array of responsibilities from project management and power electronics development to R&D and regulatory compliance. While my primary focus was on modern LED driver development for the domestic and international markets, the need for my troubleshooting skills occasionally took me abroad for field support as far as Japan and manufacturing support in Mexico. By the end of my time with Lutron I was managing an existing product support team which ensured continued quality and resolution of manufacturing issues with post-launch LED Drivers and ballasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1604263569077-ITHORI5WBUUT4553ZPU9/lutron%2Baseries%2Bkcan.jpg Lutron Electronics LED Drivers and Ballasts - Lutron Electronics LED Drivers and Ballasts As one of the world leaders in lighting controls technologies since 1961, Lutron Electronics in Coopersburg, PA provides a sprawling portfolio of residential and commercial lighting controls products. In their LED Driver and fluorescent ballast division, modern high efficiency lighting products were developed to substantially reduce the cost and maintenance of operating a commercial lighting system. https://www.jimgriszbacher.com/itt-corporation-next-generation-jammer-ngj daily 0.75 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1549996836651-NWABR4SPS84QYG8LSWQQ/main-qimg-ad75f7d71891f63a8b07daa48b131ac5-c.jpg ITT Corporation Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) - Early Stage Planning The NGJ project was in its infancy planning stage during my time with ITT Corporation, and thoughtful requirements harmonization was absolutely critical. I leveraged existing wireless technology knowledge and experience along with access to legacy electronic warfare systems at ITT to define project scope and requirements. My inputs to scope, scheduling and capabilities were used to provide updates to US Army and Navy project managers, and helped to lay the groundwork for what has since been nearly a decade of jamming technology development and demonstration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1604263645226-XBU9WYA5P9MHQX28KUNP/ngj-mb.jpg ITT Corporation Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) - Responsibilities Electronics Design and Development Product Definition and Architecture Project Management https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1549996836651-NWABR4SPS84QYG8LSWQQ/main-qimg-ad75f7d71891f63a8b07daa48b131ac5-c.jpg ITT Corporation Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) - Early Stage Planning The NGJ project was in its infancy planning stage during my time with ITT Corporation, and thoughtful requirements harmonization was absolutely critical. I leveraged existing wireless technology knowledge and experience along with access to legacy electronic warfare systems at ITT to define project scope and requirements. My inputs to scope, scheduling and capabilities were used to provide updates to US Army and Navy project managers, and helped to lay the groundwork for what has since been nearly a decade of jamming technology development and demonstration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1604263645226-XBU9WYA5P9MHQX28KUNP/ngj-mb.jpg ITT Corporation Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) - Responsibilities Electronics Design and Development Product Definition and Architecture Project Management https://www.jimgriszbacher.com/quixotic-systems-photovoltaic-systems daily 0.75 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1549999287286-R7HVR7OU52SLI6002H7N/quixotic+example+2.jpg Quixotic Systems Photovoltaic Installations - A Step Towards Clean Cities During my time with Quixotic Systems, I split time on rooftops performing site surveys and meeting customers with time in the office developing financial ROI models and designing on and off-grid photovoltatic systems. Our presence in NYC garnered interest from US Customs and Border Patrol, and I authored and delivered a renewable energy proposal for sites in Montana and Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1549997736322-PRFE6FLOPS1SMZ8GPWYB/roof2.jpg Quixotic Systems Photovoltaic Installations - Urban Solar Energy Systems Quixotic Systems in New York, NY specializes in the design, deployment and financial planning of complete solar electric (photovoltaic) and solar thermal systems which are custom tailored for both the physical structure and client needs. Deploying renewable energy systems in the urban environment presents a wide variety of unique challenges, but also provided opportunities for specific New York city and state financial incentives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1549999287286-R7HVR7OU52SLI6002H7N/quixotic+example+2.jpg Quixotic Systems Photovoltaic Installations - A Step Towards Clean Cities During my time with Quixotic Systems, I split time on rooftops performing site surveys and meeting customers with time in the office developing financial ROI models and designing on and off-grid photovoltatic systems. Our presence in NYC garnered interest from US Customs and Border Patrol, and I authored and delivered a renewable energy proposal for sites in Montana and Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1549997736322-PRFE6FLOPS1SMZ8GPWYB/roof2.jpg Quixotic Systems Photovoltaic Installations - Urban Solar Energy Systems Quixotic Systems in New York, NY specializes in the design, deployment and financial planning of complete solar electric (photovoltaic) and solar thermal systems which are custom tailored for both the physical structure and client needs. Deploying renewable energy systems in the urban environment presents a wide variety of unique challenges, but also provided opportunities for specific New York city and state financial incentives. https://www.jimgriszbacher.com/makerbot-replicator-2-2x-3d-printers daily 0.75 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1549992884546-0QTLV7RY0AQIJ33UNDG7/image-asset.jpeg Makerbot Replicator 2 / 2X 3D Printers - Continuous Product Improvement Product engineering rarely ends with the start of production, and this remained true with the Replicator 2 and 2X. During my time with MakerBot the primary factory was located in Brooklyn, NY, allowing for seamless coordination of quality and feature changes. My first projects at MakerBot as an electrical engineer involved resolving regulatory compliance and thermal control issues with the Replicator 2X. I coordinated directly with suppliers and our manufacturing side to implement product changes while minimizing scrap and downtime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1549990367788-GGROTGZ0ZDEX715CQLR2/makerbot+replicator+2x.jpg Makerbot Replicator 2 / 2X 3D Printers - MakerBot Replicator 2 and 2X Desktop 3D Printers The MakerBot Replicator 2 and 2X Desktop 3D Printers started a dramatic shift in user experience an accessibility of 3D printing technology. By utilizing low cost and widely used motion control strategies along with safe inexpensive printing materials, it became possible to bring effective rapid prototyping technology to the masses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1604263899517-8PPGXVCBJRHSI6F7P1HK/makerbot+replicator+2.jpg Makerbot Replicator 2 / 2X 3D Printers - Responsibilities Electronics Design and Development CM / Supplier Coordination and Management Quality / Manufacturing Engineering Safety / Wireless Regulatory Compliance Competitive Intelligence Analysis Project Management https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1549992884546-0QTLV7RY0AQIJ33UNDG7/image-asset.jpeg Makerbot Replicator 2 / 2X 3D Printers - Continuous Product Improvement Product engineering rarely ends with the start of production, and this remained true with the Replicator 2 and 2X. During my time with MakerBot the primary factory was located in Brooklyn, NY, allowing for seamless coordination of quality and feature changes. My first projects at MakerBot as an electrical engineer involved resolving regulatory compliance and thermal control issues with the Replicator 2X. I coordinated directly with suppliers and our manufacturing side to implement product changes while minimizing scrap and downtime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1549990367788-GGROTGZ0ZDEX715CQLR2/makerbot+replicator+2x.jpg Makerbot Replicator 2 / 2X 3D Printers - MakerBot Replicator 2 and 2X Desktop 3D Printers The MakerBot Replicator 2 and 2X Desktop 3D Printers started a dramatic shift in user experience an accessibility of 3D printing technology. By utilizing low cost and widely used motion control strategies along with safe inexpensive printing materials, it became possible to bring effective rapid prototyping technology to the masses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1604263899517-8PPGXVCBJRHSI6F7P1HK/makerbot+replicator+2.jpg Makerbot Replicator 2 / 2X 3D Printers - Responsibilities Electronics Design and Development CM / Supplier Coordination and Management Quality / Manufacturing Engineering Safety / Wireless Regulatory Compliance Competitive Intelligence Analysis Project Management https://www.jimgriszbacher.com/services daily 1.0 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1550006430678-MISGEVSMNYC50Y3JJ4H0/IMG_20170915_181536.jpg Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1606160051327-X0LOE42NILE6N0442KSH/FA+screenshot.JPG Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1550004077634-EPF46E7VPD1NNQ3AAR8V/IMG_20161111_121447.jpg Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/a6ec751f-d5d8-4bb0-9ca5-d776da19e16a/IMG_2298.jpg Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1550004077634-EPF46E7VPD1NNQ3AAR8V/IMG_20161111_121447.jpg Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1550006430678-MISGEVSMNYC50Y3JJ4H0/IMG_20170915_181536.jpg Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/a6ec751f-d5d8-4bb0-9ca5-d776da19e16a/IMG_2298.jpg Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1606160051327-X0LOE42NILE6N0442KSH/FA+screenshot.JPG Services https://www.jimgriszbacher.com/farmshelf-indoor-farm daily 0.75 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1609783579246-AI8M9P3NRJ0W378IMLOI/IMG_1320.jpg Farmshelf Smart Indoor Farm Working with Farmshelf as a consultant for nearly two years, I provided a wide spectrum of guidance and engineering services for the Farmshelf C-suite. My initial work focused on coordination with new contract manufacturing partners, but quickly grew to include analysis and redesign of system electronics to improve lighting performance and efficiency. On the operations front, I helped to develop and execute a prioritized recruiting strategy for hardware engineers. Together with members of the C-suite, we collaborated to develop, compare and execute hardware and R&D roadmaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1609783378573-ZUSQIH3ZVWO904XTHMAZ/F2_BRONZE.jpg Farmshelf Smart Indoor Farm - Farmshelf Smart Indoor Farm Farmshelf is a New York City based indoor farming start-up which seeks to enable anyone to grow healthy and delicious food where they live, work and eat. By providing a fully enclosed and intelligent hydroponic growing environment, crop conditions can be optimized for yield and flavor profiles. Each system is designed to manage nutrients, airflow, ambient temperature and lighting conditions for several separate crop shelves at once. While monitoring and controlling the system growing conditions, the Smart Indoor Farm is able to provide wireless updates and diagnostics information to maximize farm uptime and yield. The Farmshelf Smart Indoor Farm eliminates packaging waste, and reduces the crop to plate distance from miles to feet in restaurants, hotels, corporate cafeterias and schools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1609788112375-T77KSDEX00JINZ33T9TB/2020-09-08+18.20.58-2.jpg Farmshelf Smart Indoor Farm - Horticultural Lighting Optimization I would go on to provide several iterations of analysis and lighting solutions to improve lighting quality for a range of crops while increasing electrical and optical efficiency. There were numerous system constraints to work within including power budget, thermal management, form factor and unit BOM cost. I presented a variety of cutting edge horticultural lighting solutions, and leveraged my extensive electronics supply and test network to optimize, build, validate and deploy those solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1609783619981-8UGGX0OEKHBAF9Q62YON/2019-12-09+08.45.48.jpg Farmshelf Smart Indoor Farm - Regulatory Coordination The size, weight and operation of the Farmshelf Smart Indoor Farm presented unique challenges for the necessary regulatory testing. I worked closely with the engineering and operations teams as well as external test bodies to plan, coordinate and execute successful wireless and safety certifications. The final safety certifications required additional labeling and testing in the manufacturing process, which I also coordinated and deployed to ensure compliant production of the systems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1609783579246-AI8M9P3NRJ0W378IMLOI/IMG_1320.jpg Farmshelf Smart Indoor Farm Working with Farmshelf as a consultant for nearly two years, I provided a wide spectrum of guidance and engineering services for the Farmshelf C-suite. My initial work focused on coordination with new contract manufacturing partners, but quickly grew to include analysis and redesign of system electronics to improve lighting performance and efficiency. On the operations front, I helped to develop and execute a prioritized recruiting strategy for hardware engineers. Together with members of the C-suite, we collaborated to develop, compare and execute hardware and R&D roadmaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1609783378573-ZUSQIH3ZVWO904XTHMAZ/F2_BRONZE.jpg Farmshelf Smart Indoor Farm - Farmshelf Smart Indoor Farm Farmshelf is a New York City based indoor farming start-up which seeks to enable anyone to grow healthy and delicious food where they live, work and eat. By providing a fully enclosed and intelligent hydroponic growing environment, crop conditions can be optimized for yield and flavor profiles. Each system is designed to manage nutrients, airflow, ambient temperature and lighting conditions for several separate crop shelves at once. While monitoring and controlling the system growing conditions, the Smart Indoor Farm is able to provide wireless updates and diagnostics information to maximize farm uptime and yield. The Farmshelf Smart Indoor Farm eliminates packaging waste, and reduces the crop to plate distance from miles to feet in restaurants, hotels, corporate cafeterias and schools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1609788112375-T77KSDEX00JINZ33T9TB/2020-09-08+18.20.58-2.jpg Farmshelf Smart Indoor Farm - Horticultural Lighting Optimization I would go on to provide several iterations of analysis and lighting solutions to improve lighting quality for a range of crops while increasing electrical and optical efficiency. There were numerous system constraints to work within including power budget, thermal management, form factor and unit BOM cost. I presented a variety of cutting edge horticultural lighting solutions, and leveraged my extensive electronics supply and test network to optimize, build, validate and deploy those solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acabaebee175958d8ada1bf/1609783619981-8UGGX0OEKHBAF9Q62YON/2019-12-09+08.45.48.jpg Farmshelf Smart Indoor Farm - Regulatory Coordination The size, weight and operation of the Farmshelf Smart Indoor Farm presented unique challenges for the necessary regulatory testing. I worked closely with the engineering and operations teams as well as external test bodies to plan, coordinate and execute successful wireless and safety certifications. 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