R&D Engineer

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• Create new 3D printing techniques, from developing new printer architectures to validating Galvo control
• Investigate new technologies and tackle complex, open-ended problems across multiple engineering disciplines
• Perform experiments and use results to inform improvements in software or hardware
• Evaluate current printer performance for areas of improvement
• Partner with other engineering teams to implement product improvements, such as redesigning support structure algorithms

Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or PhD in an engineering field
• Experience with experiment design and data analysis
• Ability to design and build test fixtures for experiments
• Proficiency in programming and scientific computing, ideally Python or Matlab
• Familiarity with mechanical design, mechatronics, and CAD modeling
• A website or portfolio document showcasing past projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with manufacturing, regulatory, or product standards in healthcare, pharma, or life sciences
• Experience with 3D printing technologies and materials

Benefits

• Robust equity program (RSUs)
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K with low cost fund options
• Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
• Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
• Flexible Out of Office Plan
• On-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits
• Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, and beverages
• Professional development opportunities