3D Print Optimization Engineer
Boston · Somerville · USD 85,000-125,000 / year · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Sep 28, 2026
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- Boston · Somerville
- Salary
- USD 85,000-125,000 / year · Base salary
About the role
- The Print Optimization Engineer works at the intersection of hardware, software, and materials to improve the performance of SLA and SLS 3D printing platforms.
- This role focuses on solving multi-disciplinary challenges to enhance print speed, reliability, ease of use, accuracy, and aesthetic quality for customers.
Responsibilities
- Push the capabilities of SLA and SLS 3D printing platforms.
- Drive root cause analysis across mechanics, fluid dynamics, software, chemistry, optics, electronics, and thermodynamics.
- Design efficient experiments to analyze complex systems of variables.
- Tackle multi-disciplinary problems.
- Develop and commercialize solutions that impact customer print performance.
Requirements
- B.S., M.S., or PhD in any science or engineering discipline.
- Customer-focused mindset.
- Strong sense of ownership and attention to detail.
- Hands-on approach with willingness to cross discipline boundaries.
- Ability to work autonomously and learn new skills.
Preferred qualifications
- Coding experience, ideally Python.
- Experience in computer-aided design (CAD).
- Understanding of material properties and characterization.
- Participation in the release of a new product.
Benefits
- Robust equity program with RSUs
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401K matching
- Paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
- Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
- Flexible Out of Office Plan
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Unlimited 3D prints
Workplace
- Role is based in Boston/Somerville.
- Includes healthy on-site lunches, snacks, and beverages.
- Ample on-site parking provided.
Skills
- SLS 3D Printing
- Python
- CAD
- Root Cause Analysis
