Senior 3D Printing R&D Engineer

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.

Senior 3D Printing R&D Engineer

We are looking for a systems thinker who enjoys working in a multi‑disciplinary environment.

• Create new 3D printing techniques – from developing new printer architectures to validating minute changes in Galvo control
• Lead projects and investigate new technologies
• Tackle complex and open‑ended problems across multiple engineering disciplines
• Perform experiments and use the results to inform and develop improvements in software or hardware
• Evaluate current printer performance for areas of improvement
• Partner with other engineering teams to implement improvements to current products such as redesigning support structure algorithm based on experimental results

• 3+ years post‑graduate experience
• Question assumptions and back them up with data
• Work autonomously to research, report results, and make recommendations for next steps
• Design and build test fixtures for experiments
• Experience with experiment design and data analysis
• Portfolio or website showing current and past projects
• Understand programming and scientific computing, ideally Python or Matlab
• Familiar with mechanical design, mechatronics, and CAD modeling
• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in an engineering field (all are welcome)

• Previous work on a consumer product
• Developed physics‑based models of complex systems

• Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Low cost fund options in our 401(k) and access to advisors
• Generous paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
• Sabbatical leave for tenure (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, and treats
• Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
• Many opt‑in culture events across our diverse community
• Unlimited 3D prints

At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The range for this role is $120,000—$175,000 USD
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We are all owners of Formlabs and direct beneficiaries of our success. We believe that equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs, and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity compensation. Full‑time employees receive equity in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance to your impact.

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.