3D Print Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity RSUs

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401K matching and financial advisory

Job summary

Formlabs in Somerville, MA, is seeking a detail-oriented 3D Print Technician to support our engineering print farm. You will run Formlabs printers, collaborate with scientists to test materials, and help design print settings to optimize prototypes.

You will edit Python scripts for print modification, manage file organization, and report data while meeting weekly quotas. The role offers hands-on production, opportunities across the print workflow, and a team that values craftsmanship and timely

Qualifications

• Experience running various 3D printers.
• Detail-oriented; ensures high print quality.
• Ability to edit Python scripts for print modification.
• Able to manage print production from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Capable of meeting weekly quotas and deadlines.
• Excellent cross-team communication.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

3D printing experience

Python scripting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

CAD software

Job description

## 3D Print Technician**Department:** Materials Engineering **Location:** Somerville, MA---**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 featuresYou:* 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 targetsBonus:* 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**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