3D Printing R&D Engineer

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Somerville, MA
Hybrid
3-5 Years Experience
3D Printing • Hardware • Other • Software • Design
Formlabs develops accessible Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) and selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printers.
The Role
Create new 3D printing techniques, investigate new technologies, tackle complex problems, perform experiments, evaluate printer performance, partner with engineering teams, design and build test fixtures, have programming and scientific computing knowledge, familiar with mechanical design and CAD modeling.
Summary Generated by Built In

To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to the desktop of every designer, engineer, researcher, and artist in the world.

Our growing R&D team is a mix of mechanical, systems, and software engineers. We develop and maintain the Formlabs printing process. Our team works closely with other engineering teams to research next-generation printers and materials. We use engineering, physics, and experimentation to turn ideas into beautiful and reliable products.

If you are a systems thinker who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary environment we would love you to join our R&D team as a 3D Printing R&D Engineer.

 The Job:

  • Create new 3D printing techniques - from developing new printer architectures to validating minute changes in Galvo control
  • Opportunity to contribute to investigating new technologies
  • Tackle complex and open-ended problems across multiple engineering disciplines
  • Perform experiments and use the results to inform and develop improvements in software or hardware
  • Evaluate current printer performance for areas for improvement
  • Partner with other engineering teams to implement improvements to current products such as redesigning support structure algorithm based on experimental results

You:

  • Questions assumptions and are willing to back it up with data
  • Autonomously works to research, report results, and make recommendations for next steps
  • Able to design and build test fixtures for experiments
  • Have experience with experiment design and data analysis
  • A website or portfolio document showing off your current and past projects
  • Understand programming and scientific computing, ideally Python or Matlab
  • Familiar with mechanical design, mechatronics, and CAD modeling
  • B.S., M.S., or PhD in an engineering field (all are welcome)

Bonus Skills

  • Previous work on a consumer product
  • Developed physics-based models of complex systems

Our Perks & Benefits:

  • Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors 
  • Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
  • Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it
  • Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
  • Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
  • Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
  • And of course… unlimited 3D prints

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

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The Company
HQ: Somerville, MA
800 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

We’re a passionate team of engineers, designers, and problem-solvers. Started out of MIT in 2011, Formlabs now employs over 700 people across offices in Germany, Japan, China and Somerville, Massachusetts. We're committed to bringing powerful and accessible fabrication tools into the creative hands of professionals around the world.

Why Work With Us

We’ve built a team 700+ strong across the world, and still counting. We look for people with an insatiable curiosity, a willingness to question the status quo, and a high capacity to get things done.

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Formlabs Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Building the 3D tools of the future is not an easy task. To reach this ambitious goal, we need to react fast, iterate, and make changes on the fly. Our teams observe a flexible hybrid, where we all aim to be in office 3 days/week when possible.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
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