Formlabs

Mechanical Engineer

Formlabs$92K — $140K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in mechanical engineering or related field
  • Proficient in 3D CAD software (Solidworks/Onshape)
  • Knowledge of various manufacturing techniques like injection molding and sheet metal fabrication
  • Hands-on experience with prototypes and product development cycles
  • Effective communication skills for collaboration with global vendors and suppliers
  • Familiarity with programing skills (Python) is a plus
  • Experience with PLM/document control systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Prototype new mechanisms and test materials for effective 3D printing solutions
  • Analyze, validate, and iterate on electro-mechanical systems to enhance reliability
  • Design detailed CAD models and draft accurate technical drawings
  • Collaborate with sourcing and manufacturing teams for product scaling and production
  • Innovate to push the boundaries of 3D printing technology
  • Focus on maximizing customer value through design and user experience
  • Develop the next generation of desktop 3D printers that combine aesthetics and functionality.

Benefits

  • Equity program through RSUs to build long-term wealth
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage
  • 401K matching and access to financial advisory services
  • Generous paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks
  • Tenure-based sabbatical leave of up to 6 weeks
  • Flexible time-off plan to support work-life balance
  • On-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Healthy meals and snacks provided on-site
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Inclusive community engagement through regular cultural events
  • Unlimited access to 3D printing facilities.
Full Job Description
As mechanical engineers at a 3D printing company we create tools we use ourselves. We9re excited to build devices that not only create beautiful parts but also reflect careful user experience design. Our team prototypes, designs, and manufactures the mechanisms and systems that make our printers function with precision and reliability.

If you want to help design and create the tools you would love to use yourself, we want you as a Mechanical Engineer.

You are highly encouraged to share a portfolio that demonstrates your skills and experience.

The Job:
  • Prototype new mechanisms, test materials, and research 3D printing challenges
  • Analyze, test, validate and iterate on electro-mechanical systems
  • Create detailed designs in CAD and well-specified, accurate drawings
  • Collaborate with our Global Sourcing and Manufacturing Teams to bring designs from prototype to mass production
  • Push the capabilities of 3D printing
  • Strive to maximize customer value
  • Engineer the most amazing desktop 3D printer on the market

You:
  • Want to build a precision tool that is beautiful inside and out
  • Enjoy the gritty details of part design, material selection, and manufacturing techniques
  • Craft elegant designs that function with efficiency and simplicity
  • Use 3D CAD (Solidworks/Onshape) to design components, produce drawings, and build assemblies
  • Are familiar with a variety of manufacturing techniques including injection molding and sheet metal fabrication
  • Can prototype your own designs in our well equipped shop
  • Have experience with the full product development cycle
  • Can communicate seamlessly with vendors and suppliers across the globe
  • Are hands-on and willing to cross discipline boundaries to solve a problem

Bonus Skills:
  • Programming skills (Python)
  • Experience working with a contract manufacturer
  • PLM/document control systems
  • Industrial design

Our Perks & Benefits:
  • Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401K matching and access to financial 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

Even if you don9t check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

Compensation

We are all owners of Formlabs and direct beneficiaries of our success. We believe that equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs, and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity compensation. Full time employees receive equity, in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance to your impact.

At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization.

The annual base pay range for this role is:

$92,000-$140,000 USD

About Formlabs

Formlabs is a 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer. The company was founded in 2011 by a team of engineers and designers from the MIT Media Lab. Formlabs specializes in stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) 3D printers, as well as related software and materials. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including healthcare, engineering, and education. Formlabs has received numerous awards for its innovative products and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Learn more about Formlabs
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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