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Salary: USD 110,000 - 140,000 / annual
Formlabs builds 3D printers that are changing how things get made. The company's technology is deployed at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work on shipping the best desktop 3D printers on the market. The role involves prototyping new mechanisms (precision latches, pumps, valves, micron-scale surfaces), testing materials that push the boundaries of 3D printing, and researching 3D printing challenges to rethink every subprocess. You will analyze and validate electro-mechanical systems, model components and assemblies in CAD with well-specified drawings, and partner with Global Sourcing and Manufacturing Teams to bring designs from prototype to mass production. You'll work with teams around the world, apply knowledge of manufacturing techniques like injection molding and sheet metal fabrication, and solve customer problems by eliminating friction in their workflows.
The role demands precision engineering at micron-scale accuracy, working across lasers, optics, motion control, thermals, airflow, materials handling, chemistry, sensing, controls, and software integration.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Solidworks/Onshape) for component design, drawing production, and assembly building
- Deep understanding of the full product development cycle
- Strong knowledge of part design, material selection, and manufacturing techniques
- Ability to craft elegant designs that function with efficiency and simplicity
- Collaborative mindset and ability to partner effectively across roles
- Passion for precision tools and attention to gritty details
Desired additions (not required):
- Python skills
- Experience with contract manufacturers
- Knowledge of PLM or document control systems
- Passion for industrial design
A portfolio demonstrating your work is requested with your application.
