Engineering Technician-Weekend Nights

The Engineering Technician supports Vulcan Forms' 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. _

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Vulcan Forms offers a competitive salary and equity package.

Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and  addition,Vulcan Forms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match.

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