Build Team Manager

Formlabs; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust equity RSUs

Healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental,

401K matching and financial advisors

Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)

Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)

Flexible Out of Office Plan

On-site parking & commuter benefits

Healthy on-site meals & snacks

Professional development opportunities

Diverse community events

Unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs in Somerville, MA is seeking a Build Team Lead to guide a skilled group of technicians across engineering projects, building prototypes and fixtures.

You will partner with program leads to prioritize work, mentor staff, and recruit talent, while steering the in-house Machine Shop to accelerate product development.

This full-time role offers equity RSUs, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to shape the hardware roadmap for 3D printing innovations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a technical team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Hands-on background in fabrication, electrical work, and prototype assembly
• Proficiency with mechanical design and CAD tools (CAD modeling)

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians to drive rapid iteration across programs.
• Align staffing with program priorities and schedules.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance for growth.
• Recruit new technicians to match workloads as the company grows.
• Provide clear technical directions to unblock day-to-day work.
• Own and run the internal Machine Shop to speed up development.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical leadership

Mechanical design

Mechatronics

CAD modeling

Fabrication

Electrical experience

Prototype assembly

Mentorship

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

As we continue to develop new technology that pushes the envelope of what is possible with 3D printers, we are looking for a self motivated individual that can help lead a team of highly capable technicians to help us build the impossible. You'll work directly with our engineering team to invent, develop, and advance our core hardware line of products. The work will span across all engineering disciplines with projects encompassing a wide variety of programs.

Are you excited to lead a team to meticulously build prototypes, create specialty fixtures, conduct engineering tests and support a wide range of engineering projects? Are you a natural born leader and love DIY projects? We want you to lead our Build Team!

What You'll Do

• Lead a collaborative team of technicians to undertake tasks across engineering teams to help rapidly iterate and advance new product development programs


• Work with all programs leads to understand the top priorities and schedule requirements to ensure programs are staffed with technicians effectively


• Be an effective people manager who provides technical guidance, evaluation, mentorship and facilitates career growth for team members


• Hire new talent to match resources to the workloads of a growing company.


• Give clear technical guidance to direct reports to help solve problems and unblock day to day work


• Own our internal Machine Shop, making sure that it is designed, run, and staffed effectively to help us develop products faster

About You

• Experience managing a technical team of individuals


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Excellent time management skills


• An effective people manager who provides technical guidance, evaluation, mentorship and facilitates career growth


• Have a wide background of hands-on skills ranging from fabricating experience, electrical experience, and prototype assembly


• Experience in developing prototypes and making things from napkin sketches


• Motivated and driven to promote excellence in work


• Familiar with mechanical design, mechatronics, and CAD modeling

Our Benefits & Perks

• Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs


• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)


• 401K matching and access to financial 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.

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Compensation

We are all owners of Formlabs and direct beneficiaries of our success. We believe that equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs, and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity compensation. Full time employees receive equity, in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance to your impact.

At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization.

The annual base pay range for this role is: $130,000 - $155,000 USD