Senior 3D Printing R&D Engineer Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to the desktop of every designer, engineer, researcher, and artist in the world.

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 Senior 3D Printing R D Engineer.

The Job:

Create new 3D printing techniques – from developing new printer architectures to validating minute changes in Galvo controlOpportunity to lead projects and investigate new technologiesTackle complex and open-ended problems across multiple engineering disciplinesPerform experiments and use the results to inform and develop improvements in software or hardwareEvaluate current printer performance for areas for improvementPartner 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 experienceQuestions assumptions and are willing to back it up with dataAutonomously works to research, report results, and make recommendations for next stepsAble to design and build test fixtures for experimentsHave experience with experiment design and data analysisA website or portfolio document showing off your current and past projectsUnderstand programming and scientific computing, ideally Python or MatlabFamiliar with mechanical design, mechatronics, and CAD modelingB.S., M.S., or PhD in an engineering field (all are welcome)

Bonus Skills:

Previous work on a consumer productDeveloped physics-based models of complex systems

Our Perks & Benefits:

Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUsComprehensive 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 itAmple on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefitsHealthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treatsRegular sponsored professional development opportunitiesMany opt-in culture events across our diverse communityAnd of course… unlimited 3D printsWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 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.