Formlabs

3DPrinterSystemArchitect

$130–190k Somerville, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“3D Printer System Architect at Formlabs. Skills: System Architect, Electro-mechanical product development, Product lifecycle management. Define product-level performance goals. Lead architectural down-selection”

What You'll Achieve.

Final performance of the product; Achieve commercial success; Achieve technical success

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Frame technical problems; Arrive at design decisions through engineering rigor and objective data; Think beyond purely technical solutions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Led the technical development of a complex electro-mechanical product, Familiar with a broad range of technologies, including mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, material science, motion control, embedded code, Demonstrated success across the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept development to high-volume manufacturing, Comfortable with a culture of healthy debate and can defend design decisions with objective data, Experience working effectively with all levels of management, Maintain high standards for engineering work and offer constructive feedback that helps teammates improve outcomes

Nice to Have

The products you led were high volume, The products you led achieved commercial success as well as technical success

What You'll Do.

Define product-level performance goals

Lead architectural down-selection

Identify technological risk

robust system architecture

Define subsystem requirements and interfaces

Guide team members through technical implementation

Identify program risks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with the Product Team; Work with domain experts; Guide team members; Work effectively with all levels of management; Offer constructive feedback

Full Job Description

About Formlabs: Do you want to change how the world creates? At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before. We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us. Your Impact: Our System Architect drive the decisions that make our products great. Starting at system level and getting all the way into the details of each sub-system, you will be at the intersection of all of the technical challenges and impactful product design decisions. You will be the main technical leader that drives the overall design of a shipping product. What You’ll Do: Partner with the Product Team to define product-level performance goals, providing the technical perspective needed to ensure targets are ambitious, achievable, and grounded in sound engineering. Lead architectural down-selection across all engineering domains (mechanical, optical, electrical, etc), identify technological risk, and output a performant, robust system architecture. Be the champion for shipping a great product. At the end of the day, you’ll be responsible for the final performance of the product. Work with domain experts to define subsystem requirements and interfaces. Guide team members through the technical implementation. Help them to frame technical problems in terms of customer value, arrive at design decisions through engineering rigor and objective data, and think beyond purely technical solutions. Identify program risks and drive the focus of the team towards the most important work. About You: You’re someone who has led the technic

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