Formlabs

R&D Engineer

Formlabs$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S., M.S., or PhD in engineering field
  • Experience with experiment design and data analysis
  • Ability to design and build test fixtures for experiments
  • Familiarity with programming and scientific computing, ideally Python or Matlab
  • Knowledge of mechanical design, mechatronics, and CAD modeling
  • Portfolio showcasing current and past projects

Responsibilities

  • Create innovative 3D printing techniques
  • Investigate and test new technologies
  • Solve complex problems across engineering disciplines
  • Conduct experiments and apply findings for product improvements
  • Evaluate printer performance for enhancements
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to redesign algorithms

Benefits

  • Robust equity program with RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Affordable 401K options with advisory support
  • Generous paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • Tenure-based sabbatical leave (up to 6 weeks)
  • Flexible out of office plan
  • On-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Healthy on-site meals and snacks
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Community culture events
  • Unlimited 3D prints available
Full Job Description
Your Impact:

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.

What You'll Do:
  • 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

About You:
  • Questions assumptions and are willing to back it up with data
  • Have experience with experiment design and data analysis to inform design decisions
  • Able to design and build test fixtures for experiments
  • 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:
  • Familiarity with manufacturing, regulatory, or product standards and compliance in industries like healthcare, pharma, or life sciences.
  • Experience with 3D printing technologies and materials.

Our Benefits & Perks:
  • 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

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.

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:

$90,000-$120,000 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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