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.
Locations
Cambridge, MA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
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Desired Skills
Data Analysis
Python
MATLAB
CategoriesNew
Mechanical Engineering
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