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    Materials & Prototyping Engineer

    • €28,800 - €33,600 per year
    • Product

    Job description

    Join Arc. Leader in Tech Innovation.

    Arc was founded by three innovators in the Netherlands in 2020 and is currently serving over 100,000 customers. Arc is famous for Pulse, one of the most revolutionary phone case concepts of the decade. A fashion statement, it is also named “The best bumper phone case” by The Verge and featured by famous influencers and fashion icons alike. Feel your phone, not your case.

    Remember the last time a product you use every day surprised you with its ingenuity? That’s what we do.

    Our Culture

    We are an extraordinary team of passionate innovators, humbly appreciative collaborators, and ambitious achievers. Accountability, diversity, and inclusion are our bedrock from which we build with unwavering optimism. We strive to foster excellence across all teams to spark joy in hundreds of thousands of customers.

    Your Role

    We are seeking a skilled Materials & Prototyping Engineer to support our prototyping and product development efforts. In this role, you will operate and maintain advanced manufacturing tools, including CNC machines, 3D printers (resin & FDM), and laser cutting systems, to create rapid prototypes, limited edition products, and influencer specials. Additionally, you will explore and optimize manufacturability, material selection, and cost efficiencies for new and existing products.

    You will play a critical role in building and maintaining Arc’s material library, ranging from TPEs to BioPlastics, to metal alloys and various surface finishes. Working closely with the manufacturing team, you will contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM), quality assurance (QA/QC) standards, and technical documentation. Your expertise will help refine and enhance our products, ensuring they align with Arc’s high standards for innovation and craftsmanship.

    Your Responsibilities

    • Operate CNC machines, 3D printers (resin & FDM), and laser cutters for rapid prototyping and small-batch production.

    • Evaluate and enhance manufacturability and cost optimization for new and existing products.

    • Develop and maintain a physical material library, including bio-leathers, metals, and specialized coatings.

    • Collaborate with the manufacturing team to refine DFM and QA/QC standards and create technical drawings/specifications based on prototype findings.

    Job requirements

    Your skills & experience

    • Hands-on experience with CNC machining, laser cutting, and 3D printing (resin & FDM).

    • Proficiency in technical drawing creation and DFM analysis.

    • Strong knowledge of materials, particularly metallurgy, alternative leathers, and TPEs.

    • No minimum years of experience required—practical expertise and problem-solving ability are key.

    Your Compensation & Benefits

    • 28.800 - 33.600 €EUR per year for 40 hours per week

    • Employee participation scheme (SAR), vesting from day one

    • Travel compensation depending on your location

    • Complimentary Arc products

    • 20+6 paid vacation days

    If you are interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the skills/experience desired, we still highly encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities with us.

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