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

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.