Engineering Technician-Weekend Nights

VulcanForms Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

VulcanForms Inc. in Harvard, Massachusetts, is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the Process and Applications Engineering team.

The role is hands-on, translating part designs and process requirements into repeatable print builds while maintaining equipment readiness, process control, and thorough documentation. You will operate LPBF printers, prepare print jobs, support development and production, and assist with IQ/SAT/OQ/PQ activities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in additive manufacturing or hands-on production.
• Familiarity with 3D printing concepts; LPBF a plus.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain LPBF printers for development and production.
• Prepare print jobs, including build setup and parameter selection.
• Support development by executing prints on schedule and with quality.
• Assist with IQ, SAT, OQ, PQ and document results.
• Maintain traceability through accurate build records and data.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize workflows and parameters.
• Identify and escalate issues affecting quality or machine performance.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

Detail-oriented

Documentation discipline

Cross-functional collaboration

Printer software familiarity

Tools

Printer software

Job description

Job Purpose

The Engineering Technician supports VulcanForms' Process and Applications Engineering team in advancing metal additive manufacturing for our medical customers. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, working closely with engineers to translate part designs and process requirements into successful, repeatable print builds while maintaining equipment readiness, process control, product quality, and thorough documentation.

_ The hours for this role are: Friday-Sunday and every other Thursday 6pm-6am. _

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and perform daily maintenance on Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) printers to support applications development and production needs.
• Prepare and execute print jobs using internal printer software, including build setup, file preparation, and parameter selection.
• Support applications development by executing print builds accurately and on schedule to meet internal and customer commitments.
• Assist with printer installation, qualification, and validation activities, including IQ, SAT, OQ, and PQ print execution and documentation.
• Support printer operations for applications and production development and therefore to enable the application demonstration and qualification runs for production scaling up.
• Monitor print quality and identify issues related to machine performance, materials, or process parameters, escalating as needed.
• Maintain accurate records, build documentation, and process data to support traceability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with applications, process, and manufacturing engineers to refine workflows, materials, and print parameters for quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+years of experience in additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or a hands-on production environment.
• Familiarity with 3D printing or additive manufacturing concepts; LPBF experience is a plus.
• Comfortable working with technical software tools and following detailed work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and ability to execute repeatable processes.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment and learn complex equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with metal additive manufacturing systems (EOS, SLM, Renishaw, or similar).
• Exposure to printer qualification, validation, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Basic understanding of print parameters, materials behavior, or post-processing workflows.
• Experience supporting applications development, prototyping, or early production builds.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in additive manufacturing and advanced production technologies.

VulcanFormsoffers a competitive salary and equitypackage.Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.In addition,VulcanFormsprovides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with companymatch.

The hourly pay range for this position varies by level; final level and compensation will bedeterminedbased on a candidate's experience. This role shall also include a pay differential of 15% on any applicable shift not included in the standard base-pay shifts.

Level 1: $20 - $28

Level 2: $25 - $34

Level 3: $30 - $42