Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer, Consumer Technology

Job Summary

Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries.

About the Role

You will serve as a primary technical driver for the deployment, commissioning, and operational stability of VulcanForms’ industrial hardware infrastructure for our consumer technology business. You will own the technical execution of equipment selection, initial unboxing, and facility integration through strict installation and operational qualifications. This role spans a diverse and advanced asset matrix, including industrial post-processing, automation, and metal additive systems, requiring a proactive problem-solver who can ensure our machinery runs reliably in a 24/7 production environment.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Commissioning & Validation: Lead the end-to-end deployment, site integration, and qualification (IQ/OQ/SAT) of diverse industrial manufacturing equipment, including (but not limited to): Metal 3D Printers, Vacuum/Atmosphere Heat Treatment Furnaces, depowdering systems, Wire EDM, Build Plate Resurfacing/Milling machinery, and industrial Clean lines.
• Equipment Selection and Implementation: Lead selection and procurement efforts for equipment required to meet product manufacturing capability and throughput requirements. Design and integrate machine fixturing and workholding solutions to enable efficient equipment operation.
• Vendor & OEM Interface: Act as the primary technical point of contact for external equipment manufacturers, managing delivery timelines, technical installation requirements, and troubleshooting major hardware anomalies.
• Hardware Stability & Optimization: Define, monitor, and improve equipment-level performance metrics, driving initiatives to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Uptime while minimizing MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time To Repair).
• Documentation & Training: Author standard operating procedures (SOPs), equipment preventative maintenance schedules, and clear facility integration logs to ensure seamless handoffs to the production operations and maintenance teams. Train production staff to operate equipment safely and effectively.
• Cross-Functional Execution: Collaborate closely with Facilities, EHS, Quality, and Process Engineering teams to ensure new equipment modules safely integrate into factory floor layouts and enterprise data/SCADA networks.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive engineering experience managing complex equipment deployment, factory automation, or industrial machinery integration within a high-stakes manufacturing environment.
• Documented experience executing formal equipment qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and mechanical troubleshooting frameworks.
• Hands-on familiarity with at least two major industrial equipment categories (e.g., CNC/EDM machining, vacuum/fluid/pneumatic systems, high-temperature thermal systems, robotic automation, or industrial chemical/clean processing).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Robotics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to manage vendor relationships and clearly report machine readiness metrics to leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience with equipment selection, initial unboxing, and facility integration through strict installation and operational qualifications.
• Proven ability to lead the technical execution of equipment deployment and qualification processes.
• Knowledge of equipment-level performance metrics and initiatives to maximize OEE and uptime.
• Ability to author SOPs, equipment preventative maintenance schedules, and facility integration logs.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe integration of new equipment modules.

Skills

• Technical proficiency in equipment selection, installation, and qualification.
• Experience with mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Hands-on experience with diverse industrial equipment categories.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Benefits

VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $106,000 to $171,000.

Schedule

Not specified.

Location

Engineering Devens, MA