Senior Hardware Engineer

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will play a major role in developing new product offerings and improving the quality and functionality of the current product. You will collaborate with colleagues from hardware, software, manufacturing, product, and clinical teams to drive product growth. You will initiate and take ownership of research and development, including product design, process development, and testing methodologies to ensure high performance. This includes designing and fabricating in R&D phases through validation and verification of final products. You will report directly to the Manager of Hardware Engineering.
Must have:
  • Masters in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with 5+ years experience.
  • Experience in CAD modeling (preferably SolidWorks).
  • Experience with rapid prototyping and 3D printing.
  • Experience with basic coding (python, SQL).
Good to have:
  • Experience working with STLs & nTopology is a plus.
  • Deep expertise with medical devices & device design/product development
  • Prior history developing patient-specific devices
Perks:
  • Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Generous premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Group plan voluntary life insurance
  • Fringe benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid parental leave
  • Allowances for those in commercial sales positions
  • Workplace perks such as food/coffee

Job Details

About LightForce Orthodontics

LightForce Orthodontics is a 3D printing technology company focused on the orthodontic space. Our digital platform empowers orthodontists with fully customized, 3D-printed tooth-moving tools. In 2019, we launched their first product - the world’s only, fully customized 3D printed bracket system and digital treatment software. We are proud to be one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. Learn more at https://lf.co/

About Our Hardware Team

As a part of the hardware engineering team you will be working with cutting edge 3D printing technology to design improvements to our custom braces system, and bring new functionality never before envisioned on the orthodontic market. LightForce Orthodontics hires committed, self-motivated associates and then gives them the freedom and flexibility to do great work. You will help to grow a fantastic tech company, to advance the orthodontic profession, and to provide positive health benefits to patients.

Description

Everyday, we are redefining the future of orthodontics and the level of care that patients receive. To support our growth, we are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer to play a key role in the development and growth of our product offering.

As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will play a major role in development of novel product offerings, as well as improvements to the quality and functionality of the current product. You will work alongside colleagues from hardware, software, manufacturing, product, and clinical to drive the growth of our product. You will initiate and take ownership of research and development, inclusive of product design, process development, and testing methodologies that ensure a high level of performance. From designing and fabricating in R&D phases all the way through to validation and verification of final products, this individual will not only see all phases of a new technology but will be a vital part in decision making and product commercialization. This individual will report directly to the Manager of Hardware Engineering. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Own development of new products & alterations to existing products, following medical device best practices.
  • Driving new approaches to solving problems, building institutional knowledge about product performance, & identifying room for improvement in design & process to enable future growth of the business.
  • Execute existing & novel testing methodologies in order to gain expertise in performance of the product, generate requirements, and ensure successful product outcomes.
  • Take ownership of projects critical to the success of the business, working to define success criteria and ensure alignment with stakeholders. Provide efficient execution and visibility into goals & progress.

Education and Experience 

  • Masters in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, with 5+ years of experience in product development or design
  • Experience in CAD modeling (preferably SolidWorks)
  • Experience with rapid prototyping and 3D printing 
  • Experience with basic coding (python, SQL)
  • Experience working with STLs & nTopology is a plus

Qualifications

  • Deep expertise with medical devices & device design/product development
  • Prior history developing patient-specific devices
  • Ability to tackle multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic team environment is essential 
  • Must be a self-starter, diligent with deadlines and able to manage oneself in multiple projects 
  • Strong organizational skills, creativity, motivation, and communication (oral and written) skills, especially ability to work and communicate with non-engineers

Physical Demands 

  • While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to sit or stand, use hands, reach with hands and arms, see, listen, and speak
  • Requires the ability to view and reliably identify small (< 1 mm), low-contrast features on parts/components
  • Requires work activities with production chemicals, adhesives and epoxies, using required personal protective equipment

Work Environment 

  • Office environment up to 90% 
    • Work is generally performed in an open office, sedentary position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Limited temperature fluctuations, heated and air condition environment 

Perks and Benefits (US Employees Only)

  • Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Generous premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Group plan voluntary life insurance
  • Fringe benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid parental leave
  • Allowances for those in commercial sales positions
  • Workplace perks such as food/coffee

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.

LightForce Orthodontics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

 

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About The Company

LightForce Orthodontics is a 3D printing technology company focused on the orthodontic space. Our digital platform empowers orthodontists with 3D-printed tooth-moving tools. In 2019, we launched our first product - the world’s only, fully customized 3D printed bracket system and digital treatment software. We are proud to be one of the fastest growing companies in the industry.

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