Developer Relations Manager

Description

MTConnect Institute, a subsidiary of the Association for Manufacturing Technology, is seeking a Developer Relations Manager to spearhead efforts to grow our developer community, increase adoption of the MTConnect standard, and enhance engagement with open-source contributors. The ideal candidate has expertise in manufacturing technology and open-source standards, with direct experience in the MTConnect standard being a strong plus. In this role, you will serve as a champion for MTConnect—advocating for the standard through technical content and events, fostering a vibrant developer community, and bridging the gap between software developers, manufacturing stakeholders, and standards organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

 ·  Institute & Standards Management: Oversee the Institute’s management and standards development processes, including six month updates to the MTConnect standard, coordinating Standards Committee (SC) meetings, ANSI reporting and complience, and guiding various Working Groups.

 ·  Community Growth Strategy: Develop and execute strategies to engage and expand the MTConnect developer community.

Evangelism & Advocacy: Advocate for MTConnect adoption through technical content, developer events, and active community engagement.

 ·  Technical Content Creation: Create and deliver technical content (blog posts, tutorials, documentation) and maintain MTConnect.org WebSite that educates and inspires developers to use MTConnect.

 ·  Events & Outreach: Organize and participate in conferences, workshops, and hackathons to promote the MTConnect standard and connect with developers.

 ·  Community Bridge: Act as a bridge between developers, manufacturers, and standards organizations to facilitate collaboration and incorporate feedback from all stakeholders.

 ·  Open-Source Contribution: Support and contribute to open-source projects related to MTConnect, mentoring external contributors and championing community-driven development.

 ·  Partnership Development: Develop partnerships with industry leaders, companies, and organizations to drive broader adoption of the MTConnect standard.

Requirements

· Industry Experience: Proven experience in manufacturing technology, standards development, and open-source software projects.

· Standards Knowledge: Strong understanding of the MTConnect standard (or similar open industrial standards) and its applications.

· Technical Background: Hands-on background in software development, APIs, or industrial automation systems.

· Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience in public speaking and technical content creation.

· Interpersonal Ability: Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with developers, manufacturers, and industry stakeholders at all levels.

· Community Leadership: Experience in event organization, developer advocacy, and/or community management, with a passion for building developer communities.

Highlighted Benefits

· Full-time AMT employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

· Medical | Dental | Vision coverage – 100% of premiums covered for employees and eligible dependents

· Paid Time Off (PTO) – up to 5 weeks if start date is before July 1. After July 1, receive 2.5 weeks

· Paid Winter Break and select holidays

· 401k Plan (100% company match up to 6%, no vesting period)

· Free drinks/snacks/lunch catered monthly and so much more….

Equal Opportunity Employer

AMT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.