Product Manager, Hardware

Formlabs; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust equity program

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401K matching

Generous paid Parental Leave

Flexible Out of Office Plan

Healthy on-site meals

Regular professional development opportunities

Unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs in Somerville, MA is seeking a Product Manager to define and drive new hardware products. This role involves collaboration with engineering to develop products based on user needs, managing communication with teams, and overseeing product launch.

The ideal candidate has a hardware engineering background, experience in product management, strong communication skills, and a data-driven mindset. Offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, Formlabs is committed to building an inclusive community.

Qualifications

• Background in hardware engineering or physics.
• Experience shipping software-enabled hardware products.
• Strong communicator, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Identify user needs and develop product roadmap.
• Prioritize features and manage collaboration across teams.
• Write clear product specifications and monitor feedback.

Skills

Hardware engineering

Data-driven decision making

Clear communication

Product management in startups

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

MBA or consulting experience

Tools

Product management tools

3D printing technologies

Job description

## Product Manager, Hardware**Department:** Product **Location:** Somerville, MA---**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:**Hardware Product Managers at Formlabs are responsible for defining new products, working side by side with Engineering to develop them, and announcing new products to the market. They are the subject matter experts on our customers, applications, and business. We seek individuals who are passionate about learning and taking on new challenges, care about shipping impactful products, and are interested in building strong collaborative relationships across the company.We're looking for a**Product Manager**to define and drive new hardware products to completion, ensuring customer satisfaction and business success. This role involves defining the requirements for new products in the Formlabs portfolio, determining key features and user experience, and overseeing the product through development all the way to shipping.**Hear from SLS Leader Matt Ewertowski on what it’s like to build products at Formlabs in this video!****What You’ll Do:*** Identify immediate and/or upcoming user needs, then work with the team to develop product requirements and a product roadmap that addresses them.* Prioritize features and tasks for the product using internal tools, tracking and reviewing the product direction and current work frequently.* Write clear, crisp, detailed product specifications.* Manage collaboration and communication with other teams, both internal and external, to ensure teams have what they need and can work efficiently.* Help guide the go to market and maintenance plans through product launch and beyond.* Monitor feedback, support, and analytics. Plan changes to make improvements.* Develop a deep understanding of our customers, business, competitors, and technology.* Work with the product and engineering leadership teams to create a coherent product strategy and vision for your product lines and connect that to our wider business strategy.* Identify new areas of opportunity for Formlabs that are adjacent to what we are doing today. Propose products that capture these new opportunities.* This person will serve as the voice of the customer, working to develop and launch products that will delight our members and support business goals.**About You:*** Hardware engineering or physics background* Experience shipping software-enabled hardware product to customers (or convince us why this doesn’t matter)* Experience as a product founder or experience leading products in a startup environment* Make data driven decisions* Clear communicator, both written and oral* Process oriented mindset**Bonus Skills:*** Mechanical or electrical engineering degree* MBA or experience in a consulting role* Familiarity with manufacturing, regulatory, or product standards and compliance in industries like healthcare, pharma, or life sciences.* Experience with 3D printing technologies and materials.**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.***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.**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:$125,000—$150,000 USDTo all recruitment agencies: Formlabs does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Formlabs employees or any other company location. Formlabs is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered our property and will be processed accordingly.