Senior 3D Print Optimization Engineer

Formlabs•Boston, MA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide. The Print Optimization Team focuses on optimizing the intersection of hardware, software, and materials to deliver industry-leading print performance for SLA & SLS product lines, aiming for faster, more reliable, easier, accurate, and beautiful parts. As a 3D Print Optimization Engineer, you will continuously use problem-solving skills to drive improved performance, focusing on customer benefits like faster printing, more reliability, easier post-processing, or increased accuracy. This role involves process optimization, solving multi-disciplinary challenges, and bringing the best print performance to market.

Requirements

5+ year post-graduate experience
Experience in test design where results impact product performance
Shipped a product or process to end users
Are focused on the customer
Have a strong sense of ownership with great attention to detail
Are hands-on and willing to cross discipline boundaries to solve a problem
Work autonomously and learn new skills to tackle objective
B.S., M.S., or PhD in any science/engineering discipline

Nice To Haves

Coding experience, ideally python
Experienced in computer-aided design (CAD)
Understand material properties and characterization
Participated in the release of a new product

Responsibilities

Push the capabilities of our SLA & SLS 3D printing platforms
Architect 3d printing optimization methodologies that result in better printer performance
Drive root cause analysis, considering mechanics, fluid dynamics, software, chemistry, optics, electronics, thermodynamics, and customer behavior
Design efficient experiments that tease out underlying behavior in a complicated system of variables
Tackle multi-disciplinary problems
Develop and commercialize solutions that make a real and immediate impact on customer print performance

Benefits

Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401K matching and access to financial advisors
Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it
Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
Unlimited 3D prints
Equity, in the form of RSUs, as a critical component of compensation
Base pay determined within a range based on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization