Job DescriptionQuadratic 3D is seeking a senior product test engineer to characterize 3D printed parts as well as support the development of photopolymer chemistries for 3D printers in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary startup environment. The successful candidate will be passionate about advanced materials development and enjoy creating and developing early-stage testing methods and infrastructure with members of a highly cross-functional team of engineers and chemists.
Responsibilities:
- Lead comprehensive 3D printed material characterization efforts
- Work with chemists, optical and mechanical engineers to develop first generation 3D printing materials optimize printing performance
- Design and build a material characterization lab including optical and mechanical measurement systems
- Establish material testing protocols, database and reporting methods
- Automate test data collection, processing and reporting
- Apply data analysis and statistical methods to improve results
- Manage multiple material testing work flows
- Ensure compliance with EH&S requirements and promote safety in the work environment.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- MS/PhD in Physical Sciences or Engineering
- 3+ years hands-on material development and characterization experience in the 3D printing industry
- Has built material or product test labs from scratch
- Knowledge of optical benchtop assemblies
- Programming (Python, Matlab, Labview) and database experience
- Experience in statistical analysis using JMP, MATLAB or similar programs
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of team
- Great documentation, experimental design and result recording skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years experience characterizing photopolymer materials and/or 3D printing materials
- Experience with 3D printing, excitonics and/or quantum dots is preferred.
- Experience in failure analysis methods
Additional InformationTravel: 1-3 trips/year
Location: Somerville, Massachusetts
