Mechanical Engineer - December 2026 & May 2027 Graduates

Shoptalk; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity RSUs

Healthcare coverage

401K matching

Parental Leave

Sabbatical Leave

On-site parking

Healthy lunches

Professional development

Culture events

Unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs in Somerville, MA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and prototype precision mechanisms for desktop 3D printers. You’ll use SolidWorks or Onshape to produce components, drawings, and assemblies, collaborating with sourcing and manufacturing to scale designs to production.

You’ll work on electro‑mechanical systems, material selection, and verification tests, with emphasis on reliability and user experience. Hands‑on fabrication and a passion for craftsmanship help you thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience designing precision mechanical parts for 3D printers or similar
• Familiarity with tolerances, fit, and materials
• Experience with full product development cycle

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 drawings
• Collaborate with Global Sourcing and Manufacturing to move designs to mass production
• Push capabilities of 3D printing

Skills

Precision tool design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Materials and manufacturing knowledge

Tools

SolidWorks

Onshape

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.

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 challenges
• Analyze, test, validate and iterate on electro‑mechanical systems
• Create detailed designs in CAD and well‑specified, accurate drawings
• Collaborate with our Global Sourcing and Manufacturing Teams to bring designs from prototype to mass production
• Push the capabilities of 3D printing
• Strive to maximize customer value
• Engineer the most amazing desktop 3D printer on the market

You

• Want to build a precision tool that is beautiful inside and out
• Enjoy the gritty details of part design, material selection, and manufacturing techniques
• Craft elegant designs that function with efficiency and simplicity
• Use 3D CAD (Solidworks/Onshape) to design components, produce drawings, and build assemblies
• Are familiar with a variety of manufacturing techniques including injection molding and sheet metal fabrication
• Can prototype your own designs in our well equipped shop
• Have experience with the full product development cycle
• Can communicate seamlessly with vendors and suppliers across the globe
• Are hands‑on and willing to cross discipline boundaries to solve a problem

Bonus Skills

• Programming skills (Python)
• Experience working with a contract manufacturer
• PLM/document control systems
• Industrial design

Our Perks & Benefits

• 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.

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:

$92,000 — $120,000 USD