Mechanical Engineer
R&D Team
Posted on 3/27/2023
INACTIVE
Formlabs

501-1,000 employees

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