Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Formlabs • Somerville, MA

4h • $80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Formlabs is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Automation Engineer to own the technical performance and process flow of our Billerica production site. This role is the bridge between high-level process design and hands-on equipment installation and maintenance. You will be responsible for keeping our 3D printers and supporting production equipment running at peak performance while identifying and automating away manual steps in our high-mix order flow. If you are an engineer who enjoys solving complex workflow puzzles and isn't afraid to pick up a wrench to keep a line moving, we want to talk to you.

Requirements

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience: 2+ years in a production environment, ideally involving additive manufacturing or high-tech hardware.
• Technical Grit: Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair complex electro-mechanical equipment (you are comfortable "wrenching" on machines).
• Systems Thinking: Experience optimizing workflows or layouts for high-mix, low-volume production environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 3D printing and associated post-processing workflows
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing tools (5S, Value Stream Mapping).
• Experience managing equipment vendors and service contracts

Responsibilities

• Equipment Ownership: Act as the primary technical point of contact for all site hardware, including 3D printers and post processing equipment, and other floor hardware. Manage vendor relationships, perform troubleshooting, and ensure maximum uptime.
• Process Optimization: Analyze the "high-mix" order flow to identify bottlenecks. Simplify packaging strategies and eliminate redundant manual steps to increase site throughput.
• Automation & Tooling: Design and implement hardware or software improvements to automate manual production tasks, reducing labor costs and human error.
• Operational Logic: Improve the physical and digital flow of materials through the factory to ensure orders move from "print" to "ship" with minimal friction.
• Continuous Improvement: Use data-backed insights to refine production steps, ensuring the Billerica site scales efficiently as order volume grows.

Benefits

• 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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level