Formlabs

Senior 3D Printing R&D Engineer

Formlabs • $130K — $225K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of post-graduate experience in engineering
  • Strong data-driven mindset with a focus on questioning assumptions
  • Ability to autonomously research, report, and recommend next steps
  • Experience in designing and building test fixtures for experiments
  • Proficient in experiment design and data analysis
  • Familiarity with programming and scientific computing, preferably Python or Matlab
  • Knowledge of mechanical design, mechatronics, and CAD modeling
  • B.S., M.S., or PhD in an engineering field

Responsibilities

  • Create innovative 3D printing techniques and architectures
  • Lead projects and explore new technologies
  • Address complex, open-ended engineering problems
  • Conduct experiments to inform software and hardware improvements
  • Evaluate printer performance for enhancement opportunities
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to implement product improvements

Benefits

  • Robust equity program with RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Low-cost 401K options with advisor access
  • Generous paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • Tenure-based sabbatical leave (up to 6 weeks)
  • Flexible Out of Office Plan for personal time
  • Ample on-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Healthy on-site meals and snacks
  • Regular professional development opportunities
  • Diverse community culture events
  • Unlimited 3D prints
Full Job Description
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 Senior3D 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 lead projects and investigate 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:
  • 3+ years post-graduate experience
  • 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

Compensation

Every Formlabs employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. You'll have the opportunity to share financially in the value we create together, with a shared incentive to build a business that succeeds over the long term. Equity will be a significant portion of your total compensation, and will increase over time in proportion to your impact. The base pay will be determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and expected impact on the organization.

The annual base pay range for this role is:

$130,000-$225,000 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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