Mechanical Engineer

Formlabs; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust equity program (RSUs)

Comprehensive health coverage

401K matching

Parental Leave

Sabbatical Leave

On-site parking

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Job summary

Formlabs in Somerville, MA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to prototype new mechanisms, test materials, and push the capabilities of desktop 3D printing. You will design detailed CAD assemblies and collaborate with Global Sourcing and Manufacturing to move designs from prototype to mass production.

You are hands-on, comfortable with injection molding and sheet metal fabrication, and able to communicate with vendors across the globe.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating skills and experience.
• Experience with CAD in SolidWorks or Onshape.
• Experience across the full product development cycle.
• Ability to communicate with vendors and suppliers.
• Familiar with injection molding and sheet metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Prototype new mechanisms, test materials, and research 3D printing challenges.
• Analyze, test, validate and iterate on electro-mechanical systems.
• Create detailed CAD designs in CAD and well-specified drawings.
• Collaborate with Global Sourcing and Manufacturing to bring designs from prototype to mass production.
• Push the capabilities of 3D printing and engineer the most amazing desktop 3D printer.

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 challengesAnalyze, test, validate and iterate on electro-mechanical systemsCreate detailed designs in CAD and well-specified, accurate drawingsCollaborate with our Global Sourcing and Manufacturing Teams to bring designs from prototype to mass productionPush the capabilities of 3D printingStrive to maximize customer valueEngineer the most amazing desktop 3D printer on the marketYou:Want to build a precision tool that is beautiful inside and outEnjoy the gritty details of part design, material selection, and manufacturing techniquesCraft elegant designs that function with efficiency and simplicityUse 3D CAD (Solidworks/Onshape) to design components, produce drawings, and build assembliesAre familiar with a variety of manufacturing techniques including injection molding and sheet metal fabricationCan prototype your own designs in our well equipped shopHave experience with the full product development cycleCan communicate seamlessly with vendors and suppliers across the globeAre hands-on and willing to cross discipline boundaries to solve a problemBonus Skills:Programming skills (Python)Experience working with a contract manufacturerPLM/document control systemsIndustrial designOur Perks & Benefits:Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUsComprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)401K matching and access to financial advisorsGenerous 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 itAmple on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefitsHealthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treatsRegular sponsored professional development opportunitiesMany opt-in culture events across our diverse communityAnd of course… unlimited 3D printsWe 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. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.