Formlabs

3D printing

MechanicalEngineer

$92–140k Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Mechanical Engineer at Formlabs. Skills: Mechanical Engineering, 3D printing, Product Development, CAD Design, Prototyping, Manufacturing Processes. Prototype new mechanisms. Test materials”

What You'll Achieve.

Build devices that not only create beautiful parts but also reflect careful user experience design; Bring designs from prototype to mass production; Push the capabilities of 3D printing; Strive to maximize customer value; Engineer the most amazing desktop 3D printer on the market

Industry & Context.

3D printing
Problems you'll solve

Analyze, test, validate and iterate on electro-mechanical systems; Cross discipline boundaries to solve a problem

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience with the full product development cycle, Ability to communicate seamlessly with vendors and suppliers across the globe, Hands-on and willing to cross discipline boundaries to solve a problem

Nice to Have

Programming skills (Python), Experience working with a contract manufacturer, PLM/document control systems, Industrial design

What You'll Do.

Prototype new mechanisms

Research 3D printing challenges

validate and iterate on electro-mechanical systems

Create detailed designs in CAD and well-specified

Collaborate with our Global Sourcing and Manufacturing Teams to bring designs from prototype to mass production

Push the capabilities of 3D printing

Strive to maximize customer value

Engineer the most amazing desktop 3D printer on the market

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with our Global Sourcing and Manufacturing Teams; Communicate seamlessly with vendors and suppliers across the globe

Communication Scope

Communicate seamlessly with vendors and suppliers across the globe

Process & Methodology

Full product development cycle

Full Job Description

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. As mechanical engineers at a 3D printing company we create tools we use ourselves. We’re excited to build devices that not only create beautiful parts but also reflect careful user experience design. Our team prototypes, designs, and manufactures the mechanisms and systems that make our printers function with precision and reliability. If you want to help design and create the tools you would love to use yourself, we want you as a Mechanical Engineer. You are highly encouraged to share a portfolio that demonstrates your skills and experience. The Job: Prototype new mechanisms, test materials, and research 3D printing challenges Analyze, test, validate and iterate on electro-mechanical systems Create detailed designs in CAD and well-specified, accurate drawings Collaborate with our Global Sourcing and Manufacturing Teams to bring designs from prototype to mass production Push the capabilities of 3D printing Strive to maximize customer value Engineer the most amazing desktop 3D printer on the market You: Want to build a precision tool that is beautiful inside and out Enjoy the gritty details of part design, material selection, and manufacturing techniques Craft elegant designs that function with efficiency and simplicity Use 3D CAD (Solidworks/Onshape) to design components, produce drawings, and build assemblies Are familiar with a variety of manufa

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