R&D ReliabilityTest Engineer Entry Level

About Formlabs:

A 3D printer is one of the most demanding machines you can build.

Lasers optics precision motion thermals airflow materials handling chemistry sensing controls and software all have to work at micron-scale precision for thousands of layers with almost no tolerance for error. Making that work reliably is an extraordinary engineering problem.

Thats what we do.

At Formlabs were building 3D printers that are changing the way things get made. We have the smartest minds across every engineering discipline and the technology theyre building is deployed at more than 50000 industry leaders worldwide including Apple Google Tesla New Balance and NASA.

Your Impact:

The Reliability Engineering Team is the companys 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.

Are you a versatile and curious engineer who can see the whole systemfrom the smallest part to the users workflow Can you take complex data and turn it into a clear compelling story If so join our small and agile R&D Reliability Engineering Team.

What Youll Do:

• Develop execute and manage system subsystem and component level validation test plans to ensure products meet design and reliability requirements.
• Perform hands-on and data-driven root cause analysis (RCA) of electromechanical subsystems and field failures utilizing common problem-solving methodologies and a physics of failure approach.
• Design build and implement automated testing equipment for subsystem characterization and reliability/environmental testing.
• Collaborate with R&D design teams throughout product development to perform risk assessments manage continuous testing and contribute to design reviews influencing product design for reliability from day one.
• Analyze field failure data to identify trends prioritize investigations based on business value and develop clear actionable corrective action plans (CAPAs).

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.

About You:

• Well-versed with complex electromechanical systems and passionate about understanding what it takes to make them work reliably.
• Have experience with testing a wide range of sensors actuators and mechanical components.
• Have experience developing system test plans and know how to execute them efficiently within fast-paced product development timelines.
• Can prototype and run your own tests from experimental setup to hardware and software implementation in Python.
• Possess strong data analysis skills capable of distilling complex test results and field data into clear concise and compelling insights that drive action.

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.

Our Perks & Benefits:

• Unlimited 3D printing with any Formlabs material on any Formlabs printer
• An equity program that will let you build wealth through RSUs
• Healthcare coverage (medical dental vision) that includes a totally free employee-only plan effective starting on your first day on the job
• 401K matching with no vesting or tenure requirement
• Generous parental leave (fully paid up to 16 weeks)
• Flexible time off so you can take time when you need it
• Six-week fully paid sabbatical after hitting tenure milestones (with the option to take an additional six weeks after that)
• Free on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
• Free on-site lunch snacks beverages treats beer kegs and employee-favorite local coffee and espresso
• Self-driven professional development opportunities like conferences trade shows and hackathons
• One-of-a-kind activities and events like monthly socials the annual weekend summer camp a cant-miss company hackathon and lots of other social opportunities

You dont need to check every box to apply for a role. If you love working with hardware spending time with smart people solving hard problems and winning we want to hear from you.

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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC