Formlabs

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Formlabs$117K — $158K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong portfolio showcasing previous work in electro-mechanical systems
  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Deep understanding of thermal and optical systems, sensor design, and control algorithms
  • Hands-on skills in prototyping and problem-solving across disciplines
  • Experience with the entire product development lifecycle
  • Proficient in communicating effectively with global vendors and suppliers
  • Familiarity with various manufacturing methods for high-performance products

Responsibilities

  • Push the boundaries of 3D printing with innovative solutions
  • Lead a team of multidisciplinary engineers by mentoring and guiding junior colleagues
  • Prototype innovative systems and materials while addressing 3D printing challenges
  • Design subsystems focused on performance, manufacturability, and reliability
  • Engineer highly efficient and reliable 3D printers

Benefits

  • Robust equity program including RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401K matching with financial advisement
  • Generous paid parental leave up to 16 weeks
  • Tenure-based sabbatical leave up to 6 weeks
  • Flexible out-of-office plan to accommodate personal needs
  • On-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Healthy on-site meals and snacks
  • Regular professional development opportunities
  • Cultural events fostering community inclusion
  • Unlimited access to 3D printing resources
Full Job Description
We9re excited to build devices that perform remarkably, create beautiful parts, and reflect careful user experience design. You will be architecting, prototyping, building, and designing the hardware systems of our next-generation 3D printers. You will be responsible for key system decisions that affect the final performance and reliability of the products.

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

Required:
  • Please submit your Portfolio, or Sample of your work, along with your application!

The Job:
  • Push the capabilities of 3D printing by creating innovative solutions to challenging problems
  • Be a technical leader within a group of mechanical, systems and electrical engineers, designing, reviewing and guiding junior colleagues9 work
  • Prototype new systems, mechanisms, test materials, and research 3D printing challenges
  • Architect the numerous subsystems of a 3D printer for performance, manufacturability and reliability
  • Engineer the most amazing 3D printers on the market

You:
  • Can share a strong portfolio of previous work with a background in electro-mechanical systems
  • 5+ years industry experience
  • Want to build a precision tool that is beautiful inside and out
  • Familiar with thermal systems, optical systems, sensor design, controllers, structures and algorithms
  • Enjoy the gritty details of part design, material selection and manufacturing techniques
  • Craft elegant systems that function with efficiency and simplicity
  • Can communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers across the globe
  • Are familiar with a variety of manufacturing methods for creating high-volume and high performance products
  • Are hands on and can work across disciplines to prototype your own designs and solve problems
  • Have experience with the full product development cycle

Bonus Skills:
  • Familiar with polymers and polymer chemistry
  • Electronics and circuit design
  • PLM/document control systems
  • Programming skills (Python)
  • 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:

$117,000-$158,000 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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