Senior 3D Print Optimization Engineer

Formlabs • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Formlabs is seeking a Senior 3D Print Optimization Engineer to improve performance across its SLA and SLS 3D printing platforms. The Print Optimization Team works at the intersection of hardware, software, and materials to make printing faster, more reliable, easier, more accurate, and higher quality. The role focuses on understanding customer needs, investigating complex system behavior, and developing and commercializing solutions that directly improve customer print performance. It involves collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering work and hands-on problem solving.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of post-graduate experience.
• Experience designing tests whose results affect product performance.
• Experience shipping a product or process to end users.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Strong sense of ownership and attention to detail.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to work across disciplines to solve problems.
• Ability to work autonomously and learn new skills to meet objectives.
• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in a 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.
• 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 an immediate impact on customer print performance.

Benefits

• Equity program with 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 and 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