Senior Product Design Engineer

About the role

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally to research, develop, and implement new products
• Innovate new methods and collaborate with design teams to advance 3D printing technology
• Apply systems thinking to design and test new ideas, converting them into functional prototypes
• Partner with design engineers to transition final designs into manufacturing

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on mechanism and mechatronic product design experience, including contributing to system architecture
• Experience with cross-disciplinary hardware prototyping (mechanical, electrical, and software)
• Experience working with and controlling sensors and actuators
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making
• Working knowledge of 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

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
• Unlimited 3D prints

Pay

Full-time employees receive equity in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance with your impact. At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and expected impact on the organization.

Annual Base Pay Range for this role: $130,000—$190,000 USD.