R&D Engineer

Formlabs; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust equity program

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Generous paid parental leave

Flexible Out of Office Plan

Regular professional development opportunities

Job summary

Formlabs is seeking a 3D Printing R&D Engineer to join our innovative team in Somerville. In this role, you will create new 3D printing techniques and tackle complex engineering problems. Your expertise in experimentation and engineering will help develop improvements in our printing technology.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in engineering, programming skills, and the ability to design test fixtures. Join us to help shape the future of fabrication!

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and building test fixtures for experiments.
• Willingness to back assumptions with data.
• Familiarity with mechanical design and mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Create new 3D printing techniques and validate architectural changes.
• Perform experiments and inform software/hardware improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for product enhancements.

Skills

Experiment design and data analysis

Programming (Python or Matlab)

Mechanical design and CAD modeling

Education

B.S., M.S., or PhD in an engineering field

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.

Your Impact:

Our growing R&D team is a mix of mechanical, systems, and software engineers. We develop and maintain the Formlabs printing process. Our team works closely with other engineering teams to research next-generation printers and materials. We use engineering, physics, and experimentation to turn ideas into beautiful and reliable products.

If you are a systems thinker who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary environment we would love you to join our R&D team as a 3D Printing R&D Engineer.

What You’ll Do:

• Create new 3D printing techniques - from developing new printer architectures to validating minute changes in Galvo control
• Opportunity to contribute to investigating new technologies
• Tackle complex and open-ended problems across multiple engineering disciplines
• Perform experiments and use the results to inform and develop improvements in software or hardware
• Evaluate current printer performance for areas for improvement
• Partner with other engineering teams to implement improvements to current products such as redesigning support structure algorithm based on experimental results

About You:

• Questions assumptions and are willing to back it up with data
• Have experience with experiment design and data analysis to inform design decisions
• Able to design and build test fixtures for experiments
• A website or portfolio document showing off your current and past projects
• Understand programming and scientific computing, ideally Python or Matlab
• Familiar with mechanical design, mechatronics, and CAD modeling
• B.S., M.S., or PhD in an engineering field (all are welcome)

Bonus Skills:

• 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)
• Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to 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:

$90,000—$120,000 USD