Senior Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Formlabs is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team. This role involves architecting, prototyping, building, and designing the hardware systems of next-generation 3D printers. The engineer will be responsible for key system decisions impacting product performance and reliability, pushing the capabilities of 3D printing through innovative solutions, and leading technical design and review within a team of engineers. The position requires a hands-on approach, working across disciplines to prototype designs and solve problems, with experience in the full product development cycle.
Requirements
- Strong portfolio of previous work with a background in electro-mechanical systems
- 5+ years industry experience
- Familiar with thermal systems, optical systems, sensor design, controllers, structures and algorithms
- Enjoy the gritty details of part design, material selection and manufacturing techniques
- Craft elegant systems that function with efficiency and simplicity
- Can communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers across the globe
- Are familiar with a variety of manufacturing methods for creating high-volume and high performance products
- Are hands on and can work across disciplines to prototype your own designs and solve problems
- Have experience with the full product development cycle
Nice To Haves
- Familiar with polymers and polymer chemistry
- Electronics and circuit design
- PLM/document control systems
- Programming skills (Python)
- Industrial design
Responsibilities
- Push the capabilities of 3D printing by creating innovative solutions to challenging problems
- Be a technical leader within a group of mechanical, systems and electrical engineers, designing, reviewing and guiding junior colleagues’ work
- Prototype new systems, mechanisms, test materials, and research 3D printing challenges
- Architect the numerous subsystems of a 3D printer for performance, manufacturability and reliability
- Engineer the most amazing 3D printers on the market
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
- Unlimited 3D prints
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
