Controls Engineer, Commissioning

About Us

Founded in 2015 to develop the worlds first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship. Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability.

VulcanForms Inc. seeks a Controls Engineer for our Devens, MA, location.

About The Role

As a Controls Engineer, youll own the commissioning and integration of our industrial machines making sure each printer is fully production-ready and helping us accelerate scale-up. Youll lead setup, testing, and troubleshooting on the factory floor, solving real-time automation challenges and building robust control systems that keep machines running smoothly.

Working closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and operations teams, youll drive improvements that enable faster, more efficient commissioning of multiple machines in parallel. Beyond commissioning, youll contribute to automation frameworks and system upgrades that boost reliability, precision, and throughput, directly impacting our ability to deliver complex parts at speed and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commissioning, integration, and initial startup of industrial printers and ancillary printing cell systems, bringing each machine to production readiness while helping reduce average commissioning time to meet ramp targets.
• Perform detailed commissioning tasks independently, from board-level configuration to full operational validation and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues, demonstrating strong hands-on technical expertise.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, electrical, and software issues that arise during machine use such as tool path loading failures to minimize downtime and keep production on schedule.
• Test and validate new control hardware and software systems to confirm reliability and high performance before transitioning machines into production.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with mechanical, electrical, software, and operations teams to drive clear communication, smooth coordination, and accelerated machine readiness.
• Create, update, and maintain system-level documentation including work instructions, electrical schematics, and process guides uploaded to the Quality Management System (QMS) to support repeatability and team-wide knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the development of scalable automation tools and frameworks that reduce commissioning time and increase system reliability, while spearheading upgrades that boost machine precision, throughput, and stability.
• Support quality and compliance initiatives by executing Installation Qualification (IQ), advancing Manufacturing Maturity Process (MMP) milestones, and helping shift acceptance testing responsibilities to the build team.

Qualifications

Preferred

Benefits

VulcanForms Inc. is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing employees with diverse, multi-cultural perspectives. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, empowering our team, and embracing diversity. We welcome all applicants and ensure fair and impartial treatment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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