Senior 3D Print Optimization Engineer

Formlabs • Somerville, MA

1d • $115,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Formlabs is seeking a Senior 3D Print Optimization Engineer to improve the performance of its SLA and SLS 3D printing platforms. The Print Optimization Team works across hardware, software, and materials to make printing faster, more reliable, easier, more accurate, and higher quality. The role focuses on understanding customer needs, diagnosing complex system behavior, designing experiments, and developing and commercializing solutions that measurably improve customer print performance.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of post-graduate experience.
• Experience designing tests where results affect product performance.
• Experience shipping a product or process to end users.
• A customer-focused approach.
• Strong ownership and attention to detail.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to work across disciplines to solve problems.
• Ability to work autonomously and learn new skills to achieve objectives.
• A 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 Formlabs' SLA and SLS 3D printing platforms.
• Architect 3D printing optimization methodologies that improve printer performance.
• 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 have a real and immediate impact on customer print performance.

Benefits

• Equity through restricted stock units (RSUs).
• 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.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• On-site lunches, snacks, beverages, and treats.
• Sponsored professional development opportunities.
• Opt-in culture events.
• Unlimited 3D prints.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior