R&D Workshop Specialist

Formlabs; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust equity program

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401K matching

Parental Leave

Sabbatical Leave

On-site parking

Unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs in Somerville, MA seeks an R&D Workshop Specialist to maintain workspace organization and efficiency across our hardware research & development facility. You will keep engineering workspaces organized, stock resources, and ensure 5S standards are followed so teams can move quickly and safely.

You’ll partner with engineers and technicians to manage inventory, implement standardized storage, and support continuous improvement of floor processes.

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.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
• Working knowledge of EHS and lab safety standards or willingness to learn.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs around equipment.
• Excellent spatial organization and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Heads-on, collaborative, and self-directed work style.

Responsibilities

• Workspace organization: maintain clean, organized R&D spaces with 5S principles.
• Inventory & ordering: manage consumables, hardware, and parts, reorder as needed.
• Standardization & best practices: uphold storage standards and labeling conventions.
• Safety & compliance: enforce lab safety and clear egress paths.
• Continuous improvement & culture: partner with engineers to surface friction points and propose fixes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Hands-on

Reliability

Self-directed

Tools

Procurement systems

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: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 OrganizationMaintain 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 & OrderingMaintain 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 PracticesFollow 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 & ComplianceUphold 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 BuildingPartner 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 RSUsComprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)401K matching and access to financial advisorsGenerous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefitsHealthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treatsRegular sponsored professional development opportunitiesMany opt-in culture events across our diverse communityAnd of course… unlimited 3D printsWe 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.Our Candidate AI Guidelines are available here. Please give them a read.