Formlabs

Senior Product Design Engineer

Formlabs • $130K — $225K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanism and mechatronic product design
  • Proficient in cross-disciplinary hardware prototyping (mechanical, electrical, software)
  • Skilled in controlling sensors and actuators
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities
  • Knowledgeable in material properties of plastics, metals, and adhesives
  • Experience in hands-on testing and analysis, with some simulation knowledge
  • Familiar with high-volume manufacturing techniques and statistical tolerance analysis

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to research and develop new products
  • Innovate and implement new methodologies in 3D printing technology
  • Partner with design engineers to transition prototypes to manufacturing
  • Conduct thorough testing and analysis of new ideas
  • Convert research findings into functional prototypes

Benefits

  • Robust equity program with RSUs for future wealth building
  • 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
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

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
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Founded
2011

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