- 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.
- 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.
- Familiarity with Linux systems and scripting in various languages.
- Prior experience with field failure analysis or quality engineering roles is a plus.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
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