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Formlabs

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Formlabs, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team.

Join Formlabs

if you want to bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to the desktops of every designer, engineer, researcher, and artist in the world.

We’re excited to build devices that perform remarkably, create beautiful parts, and reflect careful user experience design. You will be architecting, prototyping, building, and designing the hardware systems of our next-generation 3D printers. You will be responsible for key system decisions that affect the final performance and reliability of the products.

The Job

Push the capabilities of 3D printing by creating innovative solutions to challenging problems

Be a technical leader within a group of mechanical, systems and electrical engineers, designing, reviewing and guiding junior colleagues’ work

Prototype new systems, mechanisms, test materials, and research 3D printing challenges

Architect the numerous subsystems of a 3D printer for performance, manufacturability and reliability

Engineer the most amazing 3D printers on the market

You

Can share a strong portfolio of previous work with a background in electro‑mechanical systems

5+ years industry experience

Want to build a precision tool that is beautiful inside and out

Familiar with thermal systems, optical systems, sensor design, controllers, structures and algorithms

Enjoy the gritty details of part design, material selection and manufacturing techniques

Craft elegant systems that function with efficiency and simplicity

Can communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers across the globe

Are familiar with a variety of manufacturing methods for creating high‑volume and high‑performance products

Are hands on and can work across disciplines to prototype your own designs and solve problems

Have experience with the full product development cycle

Bonus Skills (Optional)

Familiar with polymers and polymer chemistry

Electronics and circuit design

PLM/document control systems

Programming skills (Python)

Industrial 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

We 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.

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