Senior Product Design Engineer

Formlabs
Somerville, MA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for hands-on product design engineers who innovate and collaborate across disciplines, with a background in mechanical and mechatronic systems and a focus on precision manufacturing in Somerville, MA.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanism and mechatronic design, especially those who have contributed to product system architecture.
    — “5+ years of hands-on, mechanism and mechatronic product design experience, including contributing to the system architecture of a product”
  • Individuals who thrive in cross-disciplinary R&D teams and have a track record of bringing transformative products to market.
    — “Join a dynamic R&D team, comprising top-tier mechatronics, software and systems engineers”
  • Engineers with a deep understanding of material properties and hands-on testing experience, particularly in high-volume manufacturing contexts.
    — “Working knowledge in material properties of plastics, metals, and adhesives”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a long-term commitment to equity-based compensation and company success.
    — “Equity will be a significant portion of your total compensation, and will increase over time in proportion to your impact”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.
    — “collaborative group driven by innovation and great product development”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with statistical tolerance analysis and precision mechanical design in your resume.
    — “Experience with statistical tolerance analysis techniques for precision mechanical design”
  • Emphasize your ability to convert ideas into functional prototypes through hands-on testing and simulation.
    — “the ability to research and test new ideas and convert them to functional prototypes”
  • Showcase your cross-disciplinary hardware prototyping experience, especially with mechanical, electrical, and software integration.
    — “Experience with cross-disciplinary hardware prototyping, including mechanical, electrical, and software”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • innovative product designs
  • functional prototypes
Typical background
mechatronics engineeringproduct design

Skills & requirements

Required

MechatronicsProduct DesignSystem Architecture

Preferred

3D Printing ExperienceMaterial Properties Knowledge

Stack & domain

MechatronicsSoftwareSystems Engineering3D PrintingMaterial PropertiesHigh-volume ManufacturingLeadershipProblem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationManufacturingEngineering

About the role

Original posting from Formlabs

Summary:

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.

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.

Join a dynamic R&D team, comprising top-tier mechatronics, software and systems engineers. We’re a collaborative group driven by innovation and great product development to develop the Formlabs printing process and bring transformative products to market. 

The Job: 

In this role, you will work cross-functionally and have a pivotal role in the research, development, and implementation of new products. You will innovate new ways of doing things and work with the design teams to move 3d printing technology forward. This role requires systems thinking, the ability to research and test new ideas and convert them to functional prototypes, and finally partnering with design engineers to get a final design into manufacturing.

About You:

5+ years of hands-on, mechanism and mechatronic product design experience, including contributing to the system architecture of a product

Experience with cross-disciplinary hardware prototyping, including mechanical, electrical, and software

Experience working with and controlling sensors and actuators

Strong analytical skills, data-driven decision making

Working knowledge in material properties of plastics, metals, and adhesives

Testing and analysis experience with a focus on hands-on testing, with some simulation experience

Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing techniques 

Experience with statistical tolerance analysis techniques for precision mechanical design

Our Perks & Benefits:

Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors 

Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)

Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)

Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it

Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits

Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats

Regular sponsored professional development opportunities

Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community

And of course… unlimited 3D prints

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.  

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.

Compensation

Every Formlabs employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. You’ll have the opportunity to share financially in the value we create together, with a shared incentive to build a business that succeeds over the long term. Equity will be a significant portion of your total compensation, and will increase over time in proportion to your impact. The base pay will be determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and expected impact on the organization.

The annual base pay range for this role is:$130,000—$225,000 USD

Source: Formlabs careers

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