R&D Workshop Specialist

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program (RSUs)

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401K matching

Parental Leave

Sabbatical Leave

On-site parking

Pre-tax commuter benefits

On-site meals & snacks

Professional development opportunities

Unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs is seeking an R&D Workshop Specialist in Boston to maintain organized workspace and support rapid hardware innovation. You will steward 5S practices, ensure tools and prototypes are properly stored, and manage consumables with proactive reordering.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and facilities to sustain efficient operations. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in lab or manufacturing settings, strong organizational skills, and experience with procurement systems.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a lab, shop, warehouse, manufacturing, or operations support role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort maintaining inventory and using ordering & procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized, clutter free R&D spaces by upholding layouts & organizational standards.
• Implement and maintain 5S principles across benches, storage, and shared zones.
• Develop visual management systems, shadow boards, labeling standards, and standardized storage solutions.
• Ensure tools, test equipment and prototype storage stay in their designated locations.
• Maintain inventory of shared consumables, hardware, and supplies, and reorder before shortages occur.
• Place and track orders through procurement and vendor ordering systems.
• Follow workspace standards, maintain documentation and labeling conventions.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Procurement systems

Communication

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 hand-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:

We are seeking an R&D Workshop Specialist to maintain workspace organization & efficiency within our hardware research & development facility. This role is focused on keeping engineering workspaces organized and stocked, ensuring that the engineers and technicians across our facility have the resources they need, exactly when and where they need them.

You will apply high level organizational skills & attention to detail to sustain an environment that minimizes wasted time searching for tools and parts, reduces clutter, and supports rapid hardware innovation. Working from the standards set by engineering leads, you will be the person who keeps those standards in place on the floor day to day. If you're passionate about keeping complex workspaces highly organized and running efficiently, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do:

Workspace Organization

• Maintain organized, clutter free R&D spaces by upholding layouts & organizational standards established with engineering.
• Implement and maintain 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) across benches, storage, and shared zones.
• Develop visual management systems, shadow boards, labeling standards, and standardized storage solutions.
• Ensure tools, test equipment and prototype storage stay in their designated locations.

Inventory & Ordering

• Maintain inventory of shared consumables, hardware, and supplies, and reorder before shortages occur.
• Place and track orders through procurement and vendor ordering systems, from order through receiving and put-away.

Standardization & Best Practices

• Follow and uphold the workspace organization standards defined for each team and zone.
• Maintain documentation, checklists, and labeling conventions to keep standards consistent.
• Support the integration of new equipment and supplies into existing storage and workflows.

Safety & Compliance

• Uphold EHS and lab safety standards through daily upkeep: proper storage of materials, clear egress and aisles, and correct handling and labeling of consumables.

Continuous Improvement & Culture Building

• Partner with engineers, technicians, and facilities to keep spaces working well and surface friction points as they arise.
• Suggest practical improvements to organization, stocking, and flow based on what you observe on the floor.
• Encourage a culture of ownership where every team member helps maintain the workspace.

About You:

• 1-2 years in a lab, shop, warehouse, manufacturing, or operations support role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort maintaining inventory and using ordering & procurement systems.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
• Working knowledge of, or willingness to learn, EHS and lab safety standards.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and stay active throughout the facility.
• Ability to lift and move equipment, parts, and supplies (up to 50 lbs) and to bend, reach, and kneel.
• Comfort working in and around an active hardware R&D environment with machinery, tools, and lab chemicals.
• Exceptional spatial organization and a sharp eye for order and detail.
• Strong, practical problem-solving mindset.
• Hands-on, collaborative, and self-directed.
• Reliable, and keeps up routines without being reminded.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with hardware labs, maker spaces, or prototype shops.
• Familiarity with CNC machining, electronics assembly, or additive manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to 5S or other lean/workplace organization methods.

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)
• 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 hourly base pay range for this role is:

$56,000 - $84,000 USD