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Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer, Consumer Technology

VulcanForms · Devens, MA · On-site

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About VulcanForms

About Us Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products.

About the role

As a Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer, Consumer Technology, you will serve as a primary technical driver for the deployment, commissioning, and operational stability of VulcanForms’ industrial hardware infrastructure for our consumer technology business. You will own the technical execution of equipment selection, initial unboxing, and facility integration through strict installation and operational qualifications.

What they're looking for

  • 2+ years of progressive engineering experience managing complex equipment deployment, factory automation, or industrial machinery integration within a high-stakes manufacturing environment
  • Documented experience executing formal equipment qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and mechanical troubleshooting frameworks
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Robotics Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to manage vendor relationships and clearly report machine readiness metrics to leadership
More about this role

As a Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer, Consumer Technology, you will serve as a primary technical driver for the deployment, commissioning, and operational stability of VulcanForms’ industrial hardware infrastructure for our consumer technology business. You will own the technical execution of equipment selection, initial unboxing, and facility integration through strict installation and operational qualifications. This role spans a diverse and advanced asset matrix, including industrial post-processing, automation, and metal additive systems, requiring a proactive problem-solver who can ensure our machinery runs reliably in a 24/7 production environment.

  • Equipment Commissioning & Validation: Lead the end-to-end deployment, site integration, and qualification (IQ/OQ/SAT) of diverse industrial manufacturing equipment, including (but not limited to): Metal 3D Printers, Vacuum/Atmosphere Heat Treatment Furnaces, depowdering systems, Wire EDM, Build Plate Resurfacing/Milling machinery, and industrial Clean lines.
  • Equipment Selection and Implementation: Lead selection and procurement efforts for equipment required to meet product manufacturing capability and throughput...

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