3D Print Technician

Formlabs
Somerville, MA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for hands-on technicians who execute and optimize 3D print production processes, with a focus on material characterization and Python scripting in a collaborative engineering environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on 3D printing experience and a passion for material experimentation
    — “Work with a team of diverse scientists to design and execute experiments, characterize materials”
  • Individuals who can manage print production workflows and meet quotas with minimal oversight
    — “Can streamline our production process and meet weekly quotas”
  • People who are comfortable with Python scripting and data reporting in a technical setting
    — “Editing Python scripts for print modification”

Things to consider

  • The role involves operating in a physical print farm, requiring on-site presence and manual dexterity
    — “Our Engineering Print Farm is where we print parts for the engineering team”
  • Candidates should be prepared to maintain strict attention to detail throughout the entire print production cycle
    — “Always have an eagle eye on the details – no bad print part would get past you”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to manage full production cycles, including washing, cleaning, and shipping parts
    — “Excited to see (and drive) the entire print production process from start to finish”
  • Showcase your ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities
    — “Can smoothly navigate competing priorities, tight deadlines, and last minute projects”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • run Formlabs 3D printers
  • assist in testing requirements
Typical background
experience running various 3D printers

Skills & requirements

Required

3D PrintingPython Scripting3D Scanning

Preferred

CAD Software

Stack & domain

Python3D Printing

About the role

Original posting from Formlabs

About Formlabs:

Do you want to change how the world creates?

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, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.

We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.

Your Impact: 

Our Engineering Print Farm is where we print parts for the engineering team to use for prototyping and quality purposes. Our team needs someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and industrious, ready to tackle (and print!) anything that comes their way. If you are excited to work with your hands, we want you to join the Form Team as an 3D Print Technician.

The Job:

Running our Formlabs 3D printers

Work with a team of diverse scientists to design and execute experiments, characterize materials, and develop print settings

Editing Python scripts for print modification

3D scanning, file organization, and data reporting

Assist in testing requirements, goals, and features 

You: 

Experience running various 3D printers

Always have an eagle eye on the details – no bad print part would get past you

Ability to edit Python scripts

Excited to see (and drive) the entire print production process from start to finish (printing, washing, cleaning, packing, shipping parts, and more!)

Very focused and can operate efficiently with minimal supervision

Can smoothly navigate competing priorities, tight deadlines, and last minute projects

A friendly communicator who can interface with all teams to get things done

Can streamline our production process and meet weekly quotas

Diligent about meeting weekly quotas and targets

Bonus:

Familiarity with CAD software

Experience with SLA and/or SLS printing

Managing a 3d print farm

Our Benefits & Perks:

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

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.

Compensation

Every Formlabs employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. You’ll have the opportunity to share financially in the value we create together, with a shared incentive to build a business that succeeds over the long term. Equity will be a significant portion of your total compensation, and will increase over time in proportion to your impact. The base pay will be determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and expected impact on the organization.

The annual base pay range for this role is:$52,000—$72,000 USD

Source: Formlabs careers

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