R&D Manufacturing Technician — 3D Printer Systems

Velo3d-; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Velo3D in Fremont, CA seeks a Manufacturing Technician to assemble critical system components and test performance using advanced metrology equipment. You will collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure precision and reliable records for on-going projects.

The role starts on-site in Fremont for 6–8 months, then moves to Livermore, CA, with 10–15% travel nationwide. Schedule is Mon-Fri 6:00am–2:30pm with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Mechanical aptitude and at least three years of formal or informal hands-on experience with mechanical systems and components.
• Preference will be given to those possessing experience with metrology equipment or specialized machinery.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Uncompromising drive for excellence.
• Good organizational skills and ability to keep detailed records.
• Motivation to identify problem areas and implement new techniques for quality improvement.
• Honesty and character to admit responsibility for mistakes so that they can be quickly remediated.
• Forklift experience

Responsibilities

• Assemble critical system components, maintaining precision and high standards every time.
• Test system components for performance using advanced metrology equipment.
• Monitor material and parts with a keen eye for defects and non-conformance.
• Maintain organized and detailed testing records.
• Ensure adequate quantities of all necessary subcomponents and materials are available in inventory.
• Work with manufacturing and shipping departments to send system components where they are needed.
• Work with print shop team to develop skills needed to operate systems.
• Work with engineering to develop skills required for system bring up

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Tools

Metrology equipment

Forklift

Job description

Velo3D in Fremont, CA seeks a Manufacturing Technician to assemble critical system components and test performance using advanced metrology equipment. You will collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure precision and reliable records for on-going projects.

The role starts on-site in Fremont for 6–8 months, then moves to Livermore, CA, with 10–15% travel nationwide. Schedule is Mon-Fri 6:00am–2:30pm with occasional overtime.