{"id":1481177,"url":"https://alion.io/job/lf-test-technician","title":"Test Technician","company":{"id":720339,"name":"LF","domain":"lf.co","url":"https://alion.io/company/lf-4","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Wilmington, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":40000,"max_usd":72000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":2637},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-29T18:59:58Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-29","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T12:02:40Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"About LightForce\nLightForce 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.\nUnlike 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.\nLearn more at https://lf.co/\nDescription\nAs 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 Process Engineering Manager.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities \nSet up, operate, and maintain lab testing and measurement equipment, e.g. tensile testers, hardness testers, microscopes, etc.\nPerform testing and measurements to collect data supporting development, qualification, and production needs\nFollow work instructions, test protocols and quality procedures; contribute to improvement of documentation\nTrain manufacturing technicians on measurement and inspection procedures\nMaintain flexibility to work on ad-hoc projects with engineers and other technicians\nMaintain a clean and organized work area, and assure proper disposal of waste materials\nComply with all Company policies including safety, operating procedures, quality, attendance, and proper on-the-job conduct\nSet 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\nEducation and Experience \nHigh School Diploma or equivalent\n2+ 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\nRequired Qualifications \nYou need these qualifications to be successful starting in this position. \nExcellent hands-on technical skills, ability to apply advanced troubleshooting skills\nAdvanced computer knowledge, such as using Google Workplace and spreadsheets\nAcute attention to detail and organizational skills\nCritical understanding of the importance of documentation and data traceability\nFamiliarity with executing Standard Operating Procedures in a manufacturing or assembly environment\nAbility to work well independently and in a team environment\nAbility to work safely and conscientiously in a manufacturing environment\nExcellent written and oral communication skills\nPreferred Qualifications\nWe’d like to see these, but don’t let them persuade you to not apply. \nExperience with 3D printing, mechanical testing, and microscopy\nExperience with CAD and design of text fixtures and jigs\nExperience with additive manufacturing in an industrial setting\nExperience with test method validation and calibration procedures\nPhysical Demands\nThe physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to\nsuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.\nAbility to lift up to 20 pounds\nAbility to reach and manipulate controls on equipment\nPerform work activities with production chemicals, adhesives and epoxies, using required personal protective equipment\nAbility to view and reliably identify small (< 1 mm), low-contrast features on parts/components\nRequires physical activity such as standing for long periods of time, walking, and working with hands\nWork Environment\nOffice environment up to 100%\nWork is generally performed in an open office\nLimited temperature fluctuations, heated and air-conditioned environment\nWork is performed near moving mechanical parts and occasionally with sensitive chemicals\nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud\nPerks (For US full-time employees)\nPart-time employees are not eligible for benefits & perks.\n3 weeks accrued vacation\n13 paid holidays per year\nGenerous premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans\nGroup plan voluntary life insurance\nPre-tax commuter benefits program\nPaid parental leave\nFringe benefits\nWorkplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules\nTo 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.\nIt 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.\nLightForce 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.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5777,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule","Life insurance","Parental leave"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Dental Products & Labs"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-29T21:12:44Z"}],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":30,"reasons":["conf:3","velocity","win:early","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/lf-test-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/lf-test-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T21:55:01Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4499,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":501,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}