Test Technician

About LightForce

LightForce is leading the digital transformation of orthodontics and redefining the standard of care for patients. Our fully digital, 3D-printed orthodontic platform increases practice efficiency, improves clinical consistency, and enables more predictable treatment outcomes.

Unlike traditional stock brackets, LightForce delivers fully customized, patient-specific brackets paired with AI-driven treatment planning—optimizing outcomes at scale. With recent advancements unlocking the next phase of digital orthodontics, LightForce continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in personalized care.

Learn more at https://lf.co/

Description

As a Test Technician at LightForce, you will be an active member of a fast-growing start-up at the forefront of additive manufacturing. You will be responsible for conducting hands-on testing to validate quality and improve our orthodontic appliance production line. You will work closely with process engineers, hardware engineers, manufacturing team members and quality assurance. Your contributions will directly support product and process development, qualification, and production activities to maintain and improve our novel manufacturing system. This is an excellent position for individuals with QA and/or lab testing experience looking to grow alongside a new manufacturing process. This position reports to the Senior Process Engineer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and maintain lab testing and measurement equipment, e.g. tensile testers, hardness testers, microscopes, etc.

Perform testing and measurements to collect data supporting development, qualification, and production needs

Create and maintain databases

Follow work instructions, test protocols and quality procedures; contribute to improvement of documentation

Train manufacturing technicians on measurement and inspection procedures

Maintain flexibility to work on ad-hoc projects with engineers and other technicians

Maintain a clean and organized work area, and assure proper disposal of waste materials

Comply with all Company policies including safety, operating procedures, quality, attendance, and proper on-the-job conduct

Set up, operate, and monitor manufacturing equipment for test sample production, e.g. 3D printers (prototyping as well as industrial scale), furnaces, solvent cleaning equipment, and custom machinery

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years of professional-level career experience in manufacturing QA, lab testing, and/or test equipment operation, or actively pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering or a related field

Required Qualifications

You need these qualifications to be successful starting in this position.

Excellent hands-on technical skills, ability to apply advanced troubleshooting skills

Advanced computer knowledge, such as using Google Workplace and spreadsheets

Acute attention to detail and organizational skills

Critical understanding of the importance of documentation and data traceability

Familiarity with executing Standard Operating Procedures in a manufacturing or assembly environment

Ability to work well independently and in a team environment

Ability to work safely and conscientiously in a manufacturing environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

We’d like to see these, but don’t let them persuade you to not apply.

Experience with 3D printing, mechanical testing, and microscopy

Experience with CAD and design of text fixtures and jigs

Experience with additive manufacturing in an industrial setting

Experience with test method validation and calibration procedures

Physical Demands

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Ability to reach and manipulate controls on equipment

Perform work activities with production chemicals, adhesives and epoxies, using required personal protective equipment

Ability to view and reliably identify small (< 1 mm), low-contrast features on parts/components

Requires physical activity such as standing for long periods of time, walking, and working with hands

Work Environment

Office environment up to 100%

Work is generally performed in an open office

Limited temperature fluctuations, heated and air-conditioned environment

Work is performed near moving mechanical parts and occasionally with sensitive chemicals

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

Perks (For US full-time employees)

Part-time employees are not eligible for benefits & perks.

3 weeks accrued vacation

13 paid holidays per year

Generous premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans

Group plan voluntary life insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits program

Paid parental leave

Fringe benefits

Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules

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 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.