About us

VulcanForms builds and operates advanced digital infrastructure enabling the world's critical industries to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact. Founded in 2015, VulcanForms invented and commercialized the world's first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing (AM) solution and pioneered integrated digital production systems. We are a team of leading technology and operational experts with decades of experience in advanced manufacturing, materials, automation, and robotics. We continuously seek contributors who demonstrate outstanding integrity, intelligence, accountability, and a passion for learning. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

VulcanForms Inc. seeks an Electro-Optical Technician – 1st Shift for our Devens, MA, location.

Job Purpose

As an Electro-Optical Technician – 1st Shift in our Devens, MA, location, your main objective will be to build and test laser and optical systems for the world's most productive and advanced metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) systems. VulcanForms Inc. is a manufacturer of complex, high value engineered components in serial production at the world's most powerful additive foundry.

This opportunity is a very hands-on job requiring familiarity with precise optomechanical assembly techniques, soldering electronics, the setting up of test equipment, troubleshooting, and monitoring devices. The tasks assigned to this role are technically challenging and will test your attention to detail and precision.

Please note that the Electro-Optical Technician position is shift-based: 1st shift runs from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm; 2nd shift runs from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm; 3rd shift runs from 11:00 pm to 7:30 am.

Key Accountabilities

• Assemble complex optomechanical systems and integrate their sensing, monitoring, and actuation subsystems
• Commission and assemble fiber laser systems and perform fiber splicing and coupling.
• Assisting our photonics teams' daily operations, including setting up the cleanroom, developing the necessary safety and work procedures, developing assembly methods, maintaining order and inventory
• Work with a cross-disciplinary team to improve our AM system design and performance further.
• Participate in and provide first-hand feedback on optical system design and integration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience; or an AS Degree, or certification program of comparable scope
• Experience with precision optomechanical assemblies, component inspection, and or electronic or electro-mechanical assemblies
• Experience with troubleshooting electronic circuits
• Experienced with optical and or electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power meters, spectrum analyzers)

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with fiber optics coupling and fiber terminating techniques (cleaving, splicing)
• Experience with the electronics assembly techniques: wiring, crimping, soldering, ESD protection
• Experience with setting up and conducting optical, electrical, temperature, and data logging tests
• Experience with testing software (i.e., LabView)
• Skilled in precision assembly
• Strong sense of ownership
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Excited about taking on new challenges in the metal additive manufacturing industry and working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Self-motivated, hands-on, with a practical mindset, and capable of setting and reaching ambitious goals

ITAR Requirements

• VulcanForms Inc. is a registered ITAR company. To conform to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available to you starting on your first day of employment
• Generous time off package including vacation PTO, sick PTO, and 11 company-paid federal holidays
• 401(k) with company match and stock options