Senior Product Design Engineer

Formlabs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity RSUs

Medical coverage

401K with advisor access

Parental leave

Sabbatical leave

Flexible OOO plan

On-site parking

Free 3D prints

Professional development

Job summary

Formlabs in Boston is seeking a seasoned Mechatronic Product Designer to advance the company’s 3D printing technologies. You will contribute to research, development, and prototyping of new products, collaborating across mechanical, electrical, and software teams to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing.

The role emphasizes systems thinking, hands-on testing, and helping bring final designs into high-volume production, leveraging your expertise in tolerances and materials.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on mechanism and mechatronic product design experience.
• Experience with cross-disciplinary hardware prototyping (mechanical, electrical, software).
• Experience working with sensors and actuators.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to drive new product development.
• Prototype and test new ideas, translating concepts into functional prototypes.
• Support transition of designs into manufacturing with attention to tolerance and manufacturability.

Skills

Mechatronic design

Cross-disciplinary prototyping

Sensors & actuators

Data-driven decisions

Statistical tolerance analysis

Job description

Summary: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.Join a dynamic R&D team, comprising top-tier mechatronics, software and systems engineers. We're a collaborative group driven by innovation and great product development to develop the Formlabs printing process and bring transformative products to market.The Job:In this role, you will work cross-functionally and have a pivotal role in the research, development, and implementation of new products. You will innovate new ways of doing things and work with the design teams to move 3d printing technology forward. This role requires systems thinking, the ability to research and test new ideas and convert them to functional prototypes, and finally partnering with design engineers to get a final design into manufacturing.About You:5+ years of hands-on, mechanism and mechatronic product design experience, including contributing to the system architecture of a productExperience with cross-disciplinary hardware prototyping, including mechanical, electrical, and softwareExperience working with and controlling sensors and actuatorsStrong analytical skills, data-driven decision makingWorking knowledge in material properties of plastics, metals, and adhesivesTesting and analysis experience with a focus on hands-on testing, with some simulation experienceKnowledge of high-volume manufacturing techniquesExperience with statistical tolerance analysis techniques for precision mechanical designOur Perks & Benefits:Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUsComprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisorsGenerous 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 itAmple 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.