3D Print Technician

Formlabs; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs equity

Healthcare coverage

401K matching

Parental leave

Sabbatical leave

Flexible PTO

On-site parking

Free 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs is seeking a detail-oriented 3D Print Technician to operate Formlabs 3D printers and support the engineering print farm. You will work with a team of scientists to develop print settings, run experiments, and manage data reporting throughout the printing life cycle.

You will edit Python scripts for print modifications and help drive the entire print production process from start to finish, including printing, washing, cleaning, packing, shipping parts, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience operating different 3D printers.
• Ability to edit Python scripts.
• Strong eye for detail and quality control.
• Comfort working across teams to complete print production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Run Formlabs 3D printers.
• Collaborate with scientists to design/execute experiments and develop print settings.
• Edit Python scripts for print modifications.
• 3D scanning, file organization, and data reporting.
• Assist in testing requirements, goals, and features.

Skills

3D printer operation

Python scripting

Attention to detail

Cross-team communication

Printing production process

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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.

Compensation

We are all owners of Formlabs and direct beneficiaries of our success. We believe that equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs, and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity compensation. Full time employees receive equity, in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance to your impact.

At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on 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