Process Engineer Co-Op, Fall 2025

Timing: Starting in June 2025 through December 2025

About LightForce Orthodontics

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. Learn more at www.lightforceortho.com

Description

We are looking for a talented, driven engineering student with an interest in additive manufacturing and materials to join our Process Engineering team. You will be part of a growing team that is designing and implementing advanced manufacturing processes that enable high-volume production of customized medical devices. As a Process Engineer Co-op, you will have the opportunity to support and lead mission-critical projects spanning early-stage development of new processes to production scale-up and process optimization. This position is based in Wilmington, MA and has a 6-month duration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process development and characterization to support buildout of new processes and optimization of existing processes, e.g. feedstock production, printing and post-processing (cleaning, curing, sintering, finishing)
• Root cause analysis, design of experiments and risk analysis to troubleshoot production issues and identify and implement solutions
• Execute validation and qualification protocols for new and existing processes and equipment, e.g. IQ/OQ/PQ
• Create, improve and deploy documentation for work instructions and SOPs; improve technician workflows (e.g. to improve quality or efficiency) and digitize processes to enable data-driven approaches
  
  

Education & Experience

• In-Progress Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to execute and deliver results
• Exceptional engineering and analytical ability with demonstrated project experience
• Eager to learn and comfortable working in an aggressive fast-paced environment
• Interest in advanced manufacturing methods and solving problems inherent to the scale-up of new technologies
• Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills
  
  

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to use hands, and reach with hands and arms
• Requires the ability to see, listen, and speak
  
  

Work Environment

• Work is generally performed in an open office, sedentary position
  
  

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.

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.