Field Service Engineer - UK Remote

Formlabs
London, United Kingdom
Remote

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior electromechanical engineers who thrive on travel and customer interaction.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with field service experience and a passion for 3D printing technology
    — “Passion for 3D printing and emerging technologies”
  • Individuals with strong customer-facing skills and ability to train users
    — “Conduct structured on-site training sessions for new and existing customers”
  • Professionals comfortable with high travel volume and managing complex logistics
    — “Independently manage a complex travel schedule (flights, trains, hotels, rental cars)”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a high level of travel, with 80% or more of the time spent on the road.
    — “you will be traveling 80% or more of the time”
  • Candidates must be based in London, Manchester, or Dublin for optimal hub connectivity.
    — “You are based in London/Manchester/Dublin (highly preferred due to hub connectivity)”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms.
    — “explain complex technical concepts simply and effectively”
  • Showcase your track record in managing high-volume field service tasks and logistics.
    — “Execute a high volume of activity”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • high volume of on-site installations and training
  • rapid response to urgent repairs
  • single visit resolutions
Typical background
strong technical background in electromechanical/hardware

Skills & requirements

Required

Field Service3D PrintingInstallationTrainingTroubleshootingPreventative MaintenanceTravel Management

Preferred

German Language FluencyFrench Language Fluency3D Printing PassionStartup Environment Experience

Stack & domain

3D PrintingElectromechanicalHardwareInstallationCommissioningCalibrationUser TrainingTroubleshootingRepairPreventative MaintenanceTravel ManagementLogisticsReportingSalesforceDriver's LicenseCommunicationTeachingCritical ThinkingProblem-solvingTime ManagementAttention To DetailTeamworkAdaptabilityResourcefulnessCustomer Service

About the role

Original posting from Formlabs

Do you want to change how the world creates?

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.

As the dedicated Field Service Engineer for Formlabs, you will be the primary technical point of contact and face of our company across the UK&Ireland region. This is a role where you will be traveling 80% or more of the time.

You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the customer's on-site experience: from the initial installation and commissioning of equipment to delivering comprehensive user training and performing critical repairs. You are not just fixing machines; you are empowering customers to use them.

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.

The Challenge:

Installation & Customer Training (On-Site)

Equipment Installation: Travel to customer sites to unpack, install, commission, and calibrate new 3D printing systems.

User Training: Conduct structured on-site training sessions for new and existing customers. You will teach them how to operate the machinery, utilize software, and perform basic maintenance.

Demonstrations: Perform live product demos to inspire confidence in the technology and ensure the customer team is fully up to speed.

Break-Fix & Maintenance (On-Site)

Rapid Response: Act as a deployable resource for customers facing downtime, often traveling on short notice to perform urgent repairs.

Preventative Maintenance: Manage a schedule of annual maintenance visits, ensuring all warrantied customers are serviced within their 90-day target window.

Troubleshooting: Employ critical thinking to diagnose electromechanical issues and achieve "single visit resolutions" to minimize travel and downtime.

Logistics & Reporting

Visit Volume: Execute a high volume of activity.

Travel Management: Independently manage a complex travel schedule (flights, trains, hotels, rental cars) and submit expenses on time.

Documentation: Maintain meticulous records of installations, training sessions completed, and repairs in Salesforce.

Your Profile:

You are based in London/Manchester/Dublin (highly preferred due to hub connectivity).

You are energized by travel and willing to be on the road 80%+ of the time. We pay for your time spent traveling, and this position is eligible for overtime.

You have a strong technical background (electromechanical/hardware) and the soft skills required to teach others how to use that technology.

Fluency in English (C1-C2). You can explain complex technical concepts simply and effectively. 

Valid driver’s license (B) is required.

Bonus Skills:

Fluency in German/French

Passion for 3D printing and emerging technologies

Experience in rapidly-growing startup environments

Our Perks:

Shares in the company (we're a double unicorn company!)

Overtime payment eligibility

Learning and development budget

Free 3D print

Fun team events

We build amazing things. Come join us!

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

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Source: Formlabs careers

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