R&D Engineer
$90,000–$120,000 year
On-siteSomerville, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Develop new 3D printing techniques by creating printer architectures and validating minute changes in Galvo control. Tackle complex, open-ended problems across mechanical, systems, and software disciplines while performing experiments to inform improvements in hardware or software. Evaluate current printer performance to identify areas for improvement and partner with engineering teams to implement product enhancements, such as redesigning support structure algorithms based on experimental data. Contribute to investigating new technologies and maintain the Formlabs printing process using engineering, physics, and experimentation.
Required Qualifications
- Questions assumptions and are willing to back it up with data
- Have experience with experiment design and data analysis to inform design decisions
- Able to design and build test fixtures for experiments
- A website or portfolio document showing off your current and past projects
- Understand programming and scientific computing, ideally Python or Matlab
- Familiar with mechanical design, mechatronics, and CAD modeling
- B.S., M.S., or PhD in an engineering field
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with manufacturing, regulatory, or product standards and compliance in industries like healthcare, pharma, or life sciences
- Experience with 3D printing technologies and materials
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