R&D Reliability/Test Engineer, Formlabs

• 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
• 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 printing

Desirable

• 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
• 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