R&D Test Engineer

## R&D Test Engineer---To all recruitment agencies:
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** Department:
** Hardware Engineering   
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* Location:

** Somerville, MA
** What Formlabs Does:
** At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping creators design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.

We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.
** Your Impact:
** The Reliability Engineering Team is the company's independent voice on product robustness, ensuring our hardware products are reliable so that Customers spend more time printing and less time troubleshooting. We architect effective testing strategies, engineer advanced electro-mechanical test rigs, and extract valuable, actionable insights from the data.
** R&D Reliability Engineering Team.
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* What You’ll Do:

**** Our team did the testing to ensure Form 4 would be the most reliable printer Formlabs has ever built:**
* ** LCD & Light Engine:
** Developed custom rigs to simulate UV light and heat, continuously monitoring performance over thousands of hours.
* ** Mixer Scraper:
** Tested our proprietary debris detection hardware to protect the LPU from damage.
* ** Z-Axis:
** Conducted millions of cycles of accelerated lifetime testing to ensure consistent motion.
* ** Tank Film:
** Developed custom pneumatic fixtures to ensure that tank tension remained high after tens of thousands of layers.
* ** Cartridge & Dispense System:
** Optimized cartridge geometry to ensure reliable dispensing of all kinds of Formlabs materials.
** to see a breakdown of these systems in action!
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* About You:

**** Bonus

Skills:

*** Familiarity with Linux systems and scripting in various languages.
* Experience with SQL for data analysis.
* Prior experience with field failure analysis or quality engineering roles is a plus.
** Compensation:
** We are all owners of Formlabs and direct beneficiaries of our success. We believe that equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs, and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity compensation. Full time employees receive equity, in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance to your impact.

At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $90,000 and $112,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization.
** Our Perks & Benefits:
*** Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
* Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
* Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors
* Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
* Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
* Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it
* Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
* Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
* Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
* Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
* And of course… unlimited 3D prints
* 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, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
*** Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply.
** Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D…