Formlabs

Manufacturing

MechanicalEngineer

$92–140k Somerville, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
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, CAD design, Prototyping. Prototype new mechanisms. Test materials”

What You'll Achieve.

Build amazing desktop 3D printer

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Solve problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Full product development cycle experience, CAD design experience, Drawing production experience, Assembly building experience, Manufacturing techniques experience, Injection molding experience, Sheet metal fabrication experience, Prototyping own designs experience, Vendor communication experience, Supplier communication experience

Nice to Have

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

What You'll Do.

Prototype new mechanisms

Research 3D printing challenges

Analyze electro-mechanical systems

Test electro-mechanical systems

Validate electro-mechanical systems

Iterate on electro-mechanical systems

Create detailed designs in CAD

Produce accurate drawings

Collaborate with sourcing teams

Collaborate with manufacturing teams

Bring designs to mass production

Push capabilities of 3D printing

Maximize customer value

Engineer desktop 3D printer

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Global Sourcing Teams; Manufacturing Teams

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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