3D Print Optimization Engineer

About the role

The Print Optimization Team at Formlabs is dedicated to enhancing the performance of our SLA & SLS 3D printing platforms. We focus on driving improvements through root cause analysis, considering various disciplines such as mechanics, fluid dynamics, software, chemistry, optics, electronics, thermodynamics, and customer behavior. Our goal is to develop efficient experiments that reveal underlying behaviors in complex systems and to commercialize solutions that significantly enhance customer print performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive root cause analysis, considering mechanics, fluid dynamics, software, chemistry, optics, electronics, thermodynamics, and customer behavior
• Design efficient experiments to uncover underlying behaviors in a complex system of variables
• Tackle multi-disciplinary problems and develop solutions that improve print performance
• Work autonomously and learn new skills to address objectives
• Be customer-focused and have a strong sense of ownership with great attention to detail
• Be hands-on and willing to cross-discipline boundaries to solve problems

Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or PhD in any science/engineering discipline
• Strong coding experience, ideally in Python
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD)
• Understanding of material properties and characterization
• Experience participating in the release of a new product

Qualifications

• Focused on the customer
• Hands-on and willing to cross-discipline boundaries
• Willing to learn new skills to tackle objectives

Skills

• Problem-solving skills
• Customer focus
• Attention to detail
• Autonomy and initiative
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment

Benefits

• Robust equity program
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• 401K matching and access to financial advisors
• Generous paid parental leave
• Tenure-based paid sabbatical leave
• Flexible out-of-office plan
• Amenities like ample on-site parking, pre-tax commuter benefits, healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, and treats
• Sponsored professional development opportunities
• Opt-in culture events across diverse community
• Unlimited 3D prints

Pay

The Annual Base Pay Range For This Role Is $85,000—$125,000 USD

Schedule

Not specified