3D Print Optimization Engineer
About The Position
Formlabs is hiring a 3D Print Optimization Engineer to improve the print performance of its SLA and SLS product lines. The Print Optimization Team works across hardware, software, and materials to make printing faster, more reliable, easier, more accurate, and more effective for customers. The engineer will investigate complex, multidisciplinary systems and identify opportunities to improve customer outcomes. The work includes understanding which performance improvements matter to customers, analyzing root causes across engineering disciplines, designing experiments, and developing and commercializing solutions that have a direct impact on print performance. The role calls for customer focus, ownership, attention to detail, hands-on problem solving, and the ability to work autonomously while learning new skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. in any science or engineering discipline.
- Customer-focused approach.
- Strong sense of ownership and attention to detail.
- Hands-on approach and willingness to cross disciplinary boundaries to solve problems.
- Ability to work autonomously and learn new skills to tackle objectives.
Nice To Haves
- Coding experience, ideally in Python.
- Experience with computer-aided design (CAD).
- Understanding of material properties and characterization.
- Participation in the release of a new product.
Responsibilities
- Push the capabilities of Formlabs' SLA and SLS 3D printing platforms.
- Conduct root cause analysis across mechanics, fluid dynamics, software, chemistry, optics, electronics, thermodynamics, and customer behavior.
- Design efficient experiments to identify underlying behavior in systems with many variables.
- Tackle multidisciplinary problems across engineering disciplines.
- Develop and commercialize solutions that improve customer print performance.
Benefits
- Robust equity program with RSUs.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) matching and access to financial advisors.
- Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
- Tenure-based paid sabbatical leave of up to 6 weeks.
- Flexible Out of Office Plan.
- On-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits.
- On-site lunches, snacks, beverages, and treats.
- Sponsored professional development opportunities.
- Opt-in culture events.
- Unlimited 3D prints.
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Job Type
Full-time
