Senior Test Engineer

Velo3D is a technology company that provides the industry’s most advanced fully integrated metal 3D printing solution for mission-critical parts.

Some of the most pioneering companies, including SpaceX, Honeywell, and Lam Research, use the Velo3D solution to drive defense innovation, improve aerospace applications, enhance transportation efficiency, and produce critical oil & gas applications.

While conventional 3D printing and traditional manufacturing methods impose strict design and performance limitations, Velo3D supports true design freedom and allows engineers to build the complex parts they need without compromising performance or quality for manufacturability. In our quest to support tomorrow’s innovations, we enable parts to be printed to exact standards of consistency, quality, and repeatability.

Velo3D has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023. For more information, please visit velo3d.com, or follow the company on LinkedIn or Twitter.

Position Overview:

As a Senior Test Engineer at Velo3D, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our 3D printing systems. You will work closely with R&D and manufacturing engineers to develop and execute test plans, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to the development of our next-generation 3D printing manufacturing technology. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Execution: Conduct functional and performance tests on 3D printing equipment to validate its reliability and functionality.
• Test Plan Development: Collaborate with senior engineers to create comprehensive test plans, including test cases, test scripts, and test procedures.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyze test data, identifying trends and anomalies, and report findings to the engineering team.
• Issue Identification and Troubleshooting: Assist in identifying and diagnosing issues, defects, or malfunctions during testing, and work collaboratively to find solutions.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of test results, procedures, and equipment configurations for future reference.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the 3D printers meet industry standards and specifications, making recommendations for improvements as needed.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, production teams, and quality control, to facilitate effective communication and problem resolution.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of relevant industry experience, preferably with semiconductor equipment or similar
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with oscilloscopes, frequency plots, multimeters, and testing/probing processes
• Ability to follow directions, identify deviations/abnormalities, use common investigative techniques to find root cause, and strong communication skills
• Solid understanding or CAD (solid works preferred), Matlab, common hardware tools, and systems integration/communication
• Understanding of common optical, electrical, and mechanical concepts such as refraction, power density, circuits, fluid flow, static and dynamic forces, and stress and strain
• Strong computer skills, understanding of networks, common computer troubleshooting, demonstrate ability to learn unique controller interfaces
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to adapt to changing project priorities.