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Test Engineer-Sustaining

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Somerville, MA
Mid level
Hybrid
Somerville, MA
Mid level
The Test Engineer-Sustaining will analyze and resolve mechanical and electrical issues, design test systems, and improve product reliability.
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To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to the desktop of every designer, engineer, researcher, and artist in the world.

Our growing Sustaining Engineering team ensures that Formlabs products are productive and reliable. Data is at the core of our business, providing insights into the quality of our products. We're the team that interprets data from the field and implements improvements to manufacturing process, software, and hardware design.

Do you want to use your skills to improve the user experience and fix product issues? We want you to join the Sustaining Engineering team as a Test Engineer-Sustaining.

The Job:

  • Perform hands-on and data-driven root cause analysis of mechanical and electrical subsystems utilizing common problem solving methodologies
  • Design and build test systems to root cause factory issues and consumer complaints
  • Design and implement mechanical product changes to solve issues, verify fix effectiveness with a data driven approach
  • Work with the Manufacturing teams to create processes, tests, and procedures to improve machine reliability and manufacturing efficiency
  • Become an expert in Formlabs' 3D printing technology, and collaborate with design teams on corrective actions, design reviews, and validation testing

You:

  • Are well versed in hardware debugging and passionate about understanding why things work (or don’t)
  • Can prototype and run your own tests, from experimental design to practical, hands on implementation
  • Have experience designing or debugging complex electromechanical systems
  • Able to design for reliability including modeling, theory, and accelerated testing

Bonus Skills: 

  • Scripting ability, including python, SQL, bash, and related data analysis tools
  • 3+ years experience in mechanical design, manufacturing, quality control, test, or integration engineering

Our Perks & Benefits:

  • Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to 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
  • And of course… unlimited 3D prints

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

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Python
SQL
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Formlabs Somerville, Massachusetts, USA Office

Formlabs spun out of MIT in 2011 and never went too far. We're located in Somerville, MA just past Union Square, but steps away from Cambridge. There are plenty of cafes, restaurants, and other city conveniences within walking distance.

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