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