Engineering Technician

Formlabs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited 3D printing

Equity RSUs

Healthcare coverage

401K matching

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Sabbatical

Free on-site parking

Free lunch & snacks

Professional development

Social events

Job summary

Formlabs, based in Somerville, MA, is seeking an Engineering Technician to prototype, build, and test systems for next-generation 3D printers. You will work across engineering functions from concept to validation in a hands-on role.

You will fabricate mechanical parts, perform board-level rework on PCB assemblies, read schematics, and document findings. This is an on-site role at our Somerville HQ, 5x/week.

Qualifications

• Hands-on hardware troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and electronic schematics.
• Fabrication and hand soldering experience.
• Self-motivated, independent worker with a take-charge attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• DIY mindset and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and modify prototypes of next-generation 3D printers and accessory equipment.
• Fabricate / machine high-quality mechanical parts rapidly.
• Perform board-level rework on PCB assemblies.
• Create or modify custom electrical cabling.
• Inspect parts using CMM, calipers, micrometers, and multimeters.
• Set up and perform engineering tests.
• Create and present reports.

Skills

Electro-mechanical repair

DIY mindset

Independent work

Soldering

Problem solving

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Multimeters

Soldering iron

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.

Formlabs is building the future of desktop fabrication. As an Engineering Technician, you will work across all our engineering functions, and get your hands on every part of the development process from the first idea to the final machine. You will be responsible for prototyping, building, and testing systems that will go into future generations of our 3D printers.

If you are passionate about building hardware through interdisciplinary hands-on work, we want you to join us as an Engineering Technician.

This position will have on-site expectations of 5x/week in our Somerville, MA HQ office.

The Job:

• Build and modify prototypes of next generations 3D printers and accessory equipment


• Fabricate / machine high quality mechanical parts in rapid fashion


• Perform Board level rework on PCB assemblies.


• Create or modify custom electrical cabling


• Inspect parts via CMM, calipers, micrometers, multimeters


• Set up and perform engineering tests


• Create and present various reports

You:

• Technical expertise to troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical equipment


• Hands-on DYIer eager to work on state of the art printers


• Can do take charge attitude


• Fabrication and hand soldering experience


• Ability to read, understand, and interpret mechanical, electrical, and electronic schematic drawings and diagrams


• Ability to interpret technical issues from non-technical explanation


• Ability to work independently without any supervision

Our Perks & Benefits:

• Unlimited 3D printing with any Formlabs material on any Formlabs printer


• An equity program that will let you build wealth through RSUs


• Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision) that includes a totally free employee-only plan, effective starting on your first day on the job


• 401K matching with no vesting or tenure requirement


• Generous parental leave (fully paid up to 16 weeks)


• Flexible time off so you can take time when you need it


• Six-week fully paid sabbatical after hitting tenure milestones (with the option to take an additional six weeks after that)


• Free on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits


• Free on-site lunch, snacks, beverages, treats, beer kegs, and employee-favorite local coffee and espresso


• Self-driven professional development opportunities like conferences, trade shows, and hackathons


• One-of-a-kind activities and events like monthly socials, the annual weekend summer camp, a can't-miss company hackathon, and lots of other social opportunities

You don't need to check every box to apply for a role. If you love working with hardware, spending time with smart people, solving hard problems, and winning, we want to hear from you.

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.

Our Candidate AI Guidelines are available here. Please give them a read.

Compensation:

Equity is a big part of the compensation package at Formlabs - every employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. We have a lot of confidence in the products we're building and the impact we're making, and you should too.

Base pay is the other part of our compensation package, and it is carefully determined based on your skills, experience, and expected impact. Equity and base pay combine to make up your total compensation package at Formlabs.

The annual base pay range for this role is:

$65,000—$115,000 USD