Formlabs

Senior Product Design Engineer

Formlabs$130K — $190K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of product design experience in mechanisms and mechatronics.
  • Experience in cross-disciplinary hardware prototyping (mechanical, electrical, software).
  • Proficient with sensors and actuators controlling.
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision making.
  • Knowledge of material properties for plastics, metals, and adhesives.
  • Hands-on testing experience, complemented by some simulation knowledge.
  • Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing techniques.
  • Experience with statistical tolerance analysis for precision design.

Responsibilities

  • Research and develop innovative product concepts using 3D printing technology.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with design teams for effective product implementation.
  • Test and analyze new ideas and convert them into functional prototypes.
  • Partner with design engineers to ensure manufacturability of final designs.
  • Utilize systems thinking to enhance product development processes.

Benefits

  • Robust equity program offering RSUs for future financial growth.
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
  • Low-cost options for 401k with access to financial advisors.
  • Generous parental leave policy offering up to 16 weeks.
  • Tenure-based sabbatical leave for up to 6 weeks.
  • Flexible time-off plan to accommodate personal needs.
  • Ample on-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits.
  • Healthy onsite meals with a range of snacks and beverages.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Participation in diverse culture events within the community.
  • Unlimited access to 3D printing services.
Full Job Description
The Job:

In this role, you will work cross-functionally and have a pivotal role in the research, development, and implementation of new products. You will innovate new ways of doing things and work with the design teams to move 3d printing technology forward. This role requires systems thinking, the ability to research and test new ideas and convert them to functional prototypes, and finally partnering with design engineers to get a final design into manufacturing.

About You:
  • 5+ years of hands-on, mechanism and mechatronic product design experience, including contributing to the system architecture of a product
  • Experience with cross-disciplinary hardware prototyping, including mechanical, electrical, and software
  • Experience working with and controlling sensors and actuators
  • Strong analytical skills, data-driven decision making
  • Working knowledge in material properties of plastics, metals, and adhesives
  • Testing and analysis experience with a focus on hands-on testing, with some simulation experience
  • Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing techniques
  • Experience with statistical tolerance analysis techniques for precision mechanical design

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

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:

$130,000-$190,000 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
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1,000 employees
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Founded
2011

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