Formlabs · Somerville, MA
Senior 3D Printing R&D Engineer at Formlabs — Somerville, MA
Full-timeSomerville, MA$120,000–$175,000/yearPosted 2026-07-28Apply on Greenhouse
Full job description
Our growing R&D team is a mix of mechanical, systems, and software engineers. We develop and maintain the Formlabs printing process. Our team works closely with other engineering teams to research next-generation printers and materials. We use engineering, physics, and experimentation to turn ideas into beautiful and reliable products.
If you are a systems thinker who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary environment we would love you to join our R&D team as a Senior 3D Printing R&D Engineer.
The Job:
- Create new 3D printing techniques - from developing new printer architectures to validating minute changes in Galvo control
- Opportunity to 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 for improvement
- Partner with other engineering teams to implement improvements to current products such as redesigning support structure algorithm based on experimental results
You:
- 3+ years post-graduate experience
- Questions assumptions and are willing to back it up with data
- Autonomously works to research, report results, and make recommendations for next steps
- Able to design and build test fixtures for experiments
- Have experience with experiment design and data analysis
- A website or portfolio document showing off your 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 PhD in an engineering field (all are welcome)
Bonus Skills:
- Previous work on a consumer product
- Developed physics-based models of complex systems
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
Compensation
$120,000—$175,000 USD
Required skills
- python
- cad
- matlab
- next.js