Mechanical Engineer - 3D Printing & Precision Mechanisms

Formlabs; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU equity

Healthcare

401K matching

Parental leave

Sabbatical

Parking

Job summary

Formlabs in Somerville, MA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to prototype mechanisms, analyze electro-mechanical systems, and create precise CAD drawings for desktop 3D printers. You will collaborate with Global Sourcing and Manufacturing to move designs from prototype to mass production.

You’ll thrive on craftsmanship, balance elegant form with robust function, and contribute across the full product development cycle.

Qualifications

• Experience designing mechanical components for electromechanical systems.
• Ability to take concepts from prototype to mass production with detailed drawings.
• Hands-on capability to prototype in a well-equipped shop.

Responsibilities

• 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 Global Sourcing and Manufacturing to scale designs.

Skills

CAD design

Prototyping

Electro-mechanical systems

Vendor communication

Manufacturing knowledge

Python

Tools

SolidWorks

Onshape

Job description

Formlabs in Somerville, MA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to prototype mechanisms, analyze electro-mechanical systems, and create precise CAD drawings for desktop 3D printers. You will collaborate with Global Sourcing and Manufacturing to move designs from prototype to mass production.

You’ll thrive on craftsmanship, balance elegant form with robust function, and contribute across the full product development cycle.