Mechanical Engineer
R&D Team
Posted on 3/27/2023
INACTIVE
Advanced 3D printing systems
Company Overview
Formlabs is reinventing 3D printing by expanding access to digital fabrication, so anyone can make anything.
Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace
Education
Company Stage
Series E
Total Funding
$253.7M
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Somerville, Massachusetts
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↓ -3%2 year growth
↑ 13%Locations
Cambridge, MA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Python
MATLAB
Data Analysis
CategoriesNew
Software Engineering
Requirements
- Prototyping new technologies including electromechanical components and novel materials
- Designing and documenting experiments to evaluate how mechanical forces and motion impact print performance
- Develop a deep understanding of the mechanics of 3D printing and material properties
- Operate across multiple disciplines, including software, electronics, optics, and materials
- Perform data analysis and write scripts in Python to control printers and capture data for print experiments and debugging
- Focus on building products that are cutting-edge, but also practical and useful for customers
- 2+ years experience post graduation
- Strong background in electro-mechanical development (ex. Pumps, motors, PCBAs, Sensors, etc.)
- Are a structured problem solver: ability to create a test plan, produce documentation, and analysis
- Likes hands-on building of prototypes, product testing in the lab, developing and reporting
- Able to leverage mechanical intuition to debug prototypes and field issues
- Want to build a precision tool that is beautiful inside and out
- Can prototype your own designs in our well equipped shop
- Programming skills Python or Matlab
Desired Qualifications
- Have experience with the full product development cycle
- Expertise in material science