3D Print Optimization Engineer
About The Position
Formlabs’ Print Optimization Team optimizes the intersection of hardware, software, and materials to deliver leading print performance across its SLA and SLS product lines. The 3D Print Optimization Engineer will use problem-solving skills to improve performance with customer needs in mind, identifying which improvements will benefit customers and how. The role focuses on optimizing print speed, reliability, ease of post-processing, and accuracy, and on bringing effective solutions to market. The engineer will push the capabilities of Formlabs’ 3D printing platforms, investigate root causes across a range of engineering disciplines, design experiments to understand complex system behavior, and develop and commercialize solutions that improve customer print performance. The team is collaborative and works across disciplines to advance print performance.
Requirements
- Focus on the customer.
- Strong sense of ownership and great attention to detail.
- Hands-on approach and willingness to work across disciplinary boundaries to solve problems.
- Ability to work autonomously and learn new skills to tackle objectives.
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in any science or engineering discipline.
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 SLA and SLS 3D printing platforms.
- Drive root cause analysis across mechanics, fluid dynamics, software, chemistry, optics, electronics, thermodynamics, and customer behavior.
- Design efficient experiments to reveal underlying behavior in systems with complex variables.
- Tackle multidisciplinary problems.
- Develop and commercialize solutions that make an immediate impact on customer print performance.
Benefits
- Equity through restricted stock units (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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
