Senior 3D Printing 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
• Lead projects and investigate new technologies
• Tackle complex, open-ended problems across multiple engineering disciplines
• Perform experiments and use results to inform software or hardware improvements
• Evaluate current printer performance for areas of improvement
• Partner with other engineering teams to implement product improvements

Requirements

• 3+ years post-graduate experience
• Ability to design and build test fixtures for experiments
• Experience with experiment design and data analysis
• Proficiency in programming and scientific computing (Python or Matlab)
• Familiarity with mechanical design, mechatronics, and CAD modeling
• B.S., M.S., or PhD in an engineering field
• Portfolio or website showcasing past projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work on a consumer product
• Experience developing physics-based models of complex systems

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 commuter benefits
• Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, and beverages
• Professional development opportunities