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Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Formlabs

Somerville, Massachusetts, United StatesOn Site

Original Job Summary

About the Role

Join Formlabs to reinvent manufacturing software for professional 3D printers. As a Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will lead the design and development of factory software systems that transition electromechanical products from prototype to high-volume production. Work at the intersection of hardware and software while ensuring production data is visible and actionable across our global supply chain.

The Job

Key responsibilities include:

  • Own architecture, development, and maintenance of factory software systems for calibration and testing.
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams for test strategies.
  • Build internal tools for collecting, storing, and analyzing manufacturing data.
  • Apply data science for actionable insights on manufacturing performance.
  • Continuously improve development, testing, and deployment processes across global factories.

You

Ideal candidates have 5-10+ years of software development experience in production systems, strong proficiency in Python, Linux, SQL and a solid understanding of software integration with embedded systems. Prioritize system reliability and product quality. Bonus skills include full stack web development (React/JS), DevOps, and experience with C/C++ on microcontrollers.

Perks & Benefits

  • Robust equity program with RSUs.
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
  • 401K with low cost fund options.
  • Generous parental leave and sabbatical leave.
  • Flexible out of office plan and ample on-site amenities.
  • Unlimited 3D prints and sponsored professional development opportunities.

Key skills/competency

Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer, Python, Linux, SQL, calibration, data analysis, embedded systems, software architecture, system reliability, production systems

How to Get Hired at Formlabs

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Formlabs culture: Understand their mission, values, and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight software and manufacturing expertise.
  • Emphasize interdisciplinary skills: Showcase cross-functional collaboration experience.
  • Prepare technical examples: Share projects with Python, Linux, and SQL.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Python coding patterns.
Refresh Linux system commands.
Practice SQL data queries.
Study embedded systems integration.

Behavioral Questions

Describe project leadership experience.
Explain cross-team collaboration examples.
Discuss handling multi-priority projects.
Share troubleshooting and debugging stories.