Development Engineering Tech I

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.

If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.

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 3D Printing R&D Engineer.

Create new 3D printing techniques - from developing new printer architectures to validating minute changes in Galvo control

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

Questions assumptions and are willing to back it up with data

Have experience with experiment design and data analysis to inform design decisions

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

or PhD in an engineering field (all are welcome)

Bonus Skills:

Familiarity with manufacturing, regulatory, or product standards and compliance in industries like healthcare, pharma, or life sciences.

Experience with 3D printing technologies and materials.

Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)

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.

Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

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.