Principal Mechanical Engineer, Somerville

Principal Mechanical Engineer

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To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to the desktops of every designer, engineer, researcher, and artist in the world.

We're excited to build devices that perform remarkably, create beautiful parts, and reflect careful user experience design. You will be architecting, prototyping, building, and designing the hardware systems of our next-generation 3D printers. You will be responsible for key system decisions that affect the final performance and reliability of the products.

If you want to lead the design and create the tools you would love to use yourself, we want you as a Principal Mechanical Engineer.

Required:

please submit your Portfolio, or Sample of your work, along with your application!

The Job:

Push the capabilities of 3D printing by creating innovative solutions to challenging problems
Be a technical leader within a group of mechanical, systems and electrical engineers, designing, reviewing and guiding junior colleagues' work
Prototype new systems, mechanisms, test materials, and research 3D printing challenges
Architect the numerous subsystems of a 3D printer for performance, manufacturability and reliability
Engineer the most amazing 3D printers on the market

You:

Can share a strong portfolio of previous work with a background in electro-mechanical systems
8+ years industry experience
Want to build a precision tool that is beautiful inside and out
Familiar with thermal systems, optical systems, sensor design, controllers, structures and algorithms
Enjoy the gritty details of part design, material selection and manufacturing techniques
Craft elegant systems that function with efficiency and simplicity
Can communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers across the globe
Are familiar with a variety of manufacturing methods for creating high-volume and high performance products
Are hands on and can work across disciplines to prototype your own designs and solve problems
Have experience with the full product development cycle

Bonus Skills (Optional):

Familiar with polymers and polymer chemistry
Electronics and circuit design
PLM/document control systems
Programming skills (Python)
Industrial 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.

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Location:: Somerville

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