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Senior Mechanical Engineer at Formlabs

Somerville, MAFull-timeHardware EngineeringPosted 27 days ago
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About the Role

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Do you want to change how the world creates?</p> <p>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, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.</p> <p>We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We’re excited to build devices that perform remarkably, create beautiful parts, and reflect careful user experience design. You will be architecting, prototyping, building, and designing the hardware systems of our next-generation 3D printers. You will be responsible for key system decisions that affect the final performance and reliability of the products.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you want to lead the design and create the tools you would love to use yourself, we want you as a </span><strong>Senior Mechanical Engineer</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Required:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Please submit your Portfolio, or Sample of your work, along with your application!</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span><strong>The Job:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Push the capabilities of 3D printing by creating innovative solutions to challenging problems</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be a technical leader within a group of mechanical, systems and electrical engineers, designing, reviewing and guiding junior colleagues’ work</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prototype new systems, mechanisms, test materials, and research 3D printing challenges</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Architect the numerous subsystems of a 3D printer for performance, manufacturability and reliability</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Engineer the most amazing 3D printers on the market</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>You:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Can share a strong portfolio of previous work with a background in electro-mechanical systems</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">5+ years industry experience</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Want to build a precision tool that is beautiful inside and out</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Familiar with thermal systems, optical systems, sensor design, controllers, structures and algorithms</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enjoy the gritty details of part design, material selection and manufacturing techniques</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Craft elegant systems that function with efficiency and simplicity</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Can communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers across the globe</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Are familiar with a variety of manufacturing methods for creating high-volume and high performance products</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Are hands on and can work across disciplines to prototype your own designs and solve problems</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have experience with the full product development cycle</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Skills</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">:&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Familiar with polymers and polymer chemistry</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Electronics and circuit design</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">PLM/document control systems</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Programming skills (Python)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Industrial design</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Our Perks &amp; Benefits:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">401K matching and access to financial advisors&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ample on-site parking &amp; pre-tax commuter benefits</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, &amp; treats</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Regular sponsored professional development opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">And of course… unlimited 3D prints</span></li> </ul> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</span></em></p> <p><strong><em>Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply.</em></strong><em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.</span></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Compensation</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">We are all owners of Formlabs and direct beneficiaries of our success. We believe that equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs, and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity compensation. Full time employees receive equity, in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance to your impact.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-size: 16px;">At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization.</span></p></div><div class="title">The annual base pay range for this role is:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$117,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$158,000 USD</span></div></div></div>

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