Senior Product Test Engineer

Quadratic 3D; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Quadratic 3D in Somerville, Massachusetts is searching for a Senior Product Test Engineer to develop and optimize 3D printing materials. In this compelling role, you will work with a dynamic team of chemists and engineers, creating advanced testing methods in a startup environment. The ideal candidate holds an MS/PhD in Physical Sciences or Engineering and possesses at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Join us at Quadratic 3D as we revolutionize the future of additive manufacturing and make a broad impact in the field of 3D printing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on material development and characterization experience in the 3D printing industry.
• Has built material or product test labs from scratch.
• Experience in failure analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Work with chemists and engineers to develop 3D printing materials.
• Design and build a material characterization lab.
• Establish material testing protocols and reporting methods.

Skills

Material development

Statistical analysis

Programming (Python, Matlab, Labview)

Problem solving

Documentation skills

Education

MS/PhD in Physical Sciences or Engineering

Tools

Optical measurement systems

Mechanical measurement systems

JMP, MATLAB

Job description

Quadratic is a well‑funded seed‑stage startup revolutionizing the entire concept of 3D printing to open up new commercial and industrial applications. The company’s technology is based on a groundbreaking invention by a dynamic multidisciplinary team of scientists at Harvard. Think Star Trek Replicator. Veteran entrepreneurs guide the company with a deep commitment to transparency in a high‑trust environment. We focus relentlessly on rapid results with fast customer feedback loops. Make a broad impact as an early team member and help us invent the future of 3D printing.

Job Description

Quadratic 3D is seeking a senior product test engineer to characterize 3D printed parts as well as support the development of photopolymer chemistries for 3D printers in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary startup environment. The successful candidate will be passionate about advanced materials development and enjoy creating and developing early‑stage testing methods and infrastructure with members of a highly cross‑functional team of engineers and chemists.

Responsibilities

• Work with chemists, optical and mechanical engineers to develop first generation 3D printing materials and optimize printing performance
• Design and build a material characterization lab including optical and mechanical measurement systems
• Establish material testing protocols, database and reporting methods
• Automate test data collection, processing and reporting
• Apply data analysis and statistical methods to improve results
• Ensure compliance with EH&S requirements and promote safety in the work environment

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS/PhD in Physical Sciences or Engineering
• 3+ years hands‑on material development and characterization experience in the 3D printing industry
• Has built material or product test labs from scratch
• Knowledge of optical benchtop assemblies
• Programming (Python, Matlab, Labview) and database experience
• Experience in statistical analysis using JMP, MATLAB or similar programs
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of team
• Great documentation, experimental design and result recording skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience characterizing photopolymer materials and/or 3D printing materials
• Experience with 3D printing, excitonics and/or quantum dots is preferred
• Experience in failure analysis methods

Additional Information

• Travel: 1-3 trips/year
• Location: Somerville, Massachusetts

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, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.