Senior Product Design Engineer

Formlabs; Somerville, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust equity program (RSUs)

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401K with advisory access

Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)

Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)

Flexible Out of Office plan

On-site parking & commuter benefits

Healthy on-site meals & snacks

Professional development opportunities

Unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs, a leader in 3D printing, is seeking a hands-on mechatronic product design specialist in Somerville, MA. You will drive cross‑functional hardware development from concept through prototypes to manufacturing, shaping the Formlabs printing process and enabling new products.

With 5+ years in mechanism and mechatronic design, you will own system architecture, prototype across mechanical, electrical, and software domains, collaborate with design teams, and thrive in a fast, equity‑driven

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on mechanism and mechatronic product design experience.
• Cross-disciplinary hardware prototyping: mechanical, electrical, software.
• Experience with sensors and actuators.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Knowledge of plastics, metals, and adhesives.
• Hands-on testing with some simulation experience.
• Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with statistical tolerance analysis for precision design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally to research, develop, and implement new products.
• Innovate new methods and translate ideas into functional prototypes.
• Partner with design engineers to finalize designs for manufacturing.

Skills

Mechatronic design

Cross-disciplinary prototyping

Sensors & actuators

Data-driven decisions

Materials knowledge

Testing & analysis

Manufacturing knowledge

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 product
• Experience with cross‑disciplinary hardware prototyping, including mechanical, electrical, and software
• Experience working with and controlling sensors and actuators
• Strong analytical skills, data‑driven decision making
• Working knowledge in material properties of plastics, metals, and adhesives
• Testing and analysis experience with a focus on hands‑on testing, with some simulation experience
• Knowledge of high‑volume manufacturing techniques
• Experience with statistical tolerance analysis techniques for precision mechanical design

Our Perks & Benefits

• 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.

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:$130,000-190,000 USD