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Formlabs

Mechanical Engineer

Boston, MAFrom $140kmidAdded yesterday

About this role

Join Formlabs as a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop precision 3D printing systems used by industry leaders worldwide. You'll prototype mechanisms, create CAD designs, validate electro-mechanical systems, and shepherd products from concept through mass manufacturing while collaborating with global teams.

What you'll do

  • Prototype new mechanisms and research 3D printing technical challenges
  • Analyze, test, validate, and iterate on electro-mechanical systems
  • Create detailed CAD designs and well-specified technical drawings
  • Collaborate with global sourcing and manufacturing teams on production scaling
  • Contribute to advancing 3D printing capabilities and customer value
  • Build and test designs in an equipped machine shop

What they're looking for

  • 3D CAD design (Solidworks or Onshape)
  • Mechanical prototyping and hands-on building
  • Manufacturing techniques (injection molding, sheet metal fabrication)
  • Technical drawing and documentation
  • Product development lifecycle experience
  • Cross-disciplinary problem-solving
  • Global vendor and supplier communication
  • Material selection and part design

Benefits

  • Equity program with RSUs
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching and financial advisory access
  • Generous parental leave (up to 16 weeks) and sabbatical (up to 6 weeks)
  • Flexible time off and on-site amenities including meals and parking
  • Professional development opportunities
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Formlabs

Formlabs builds advanced 3D printing hardware and systems, with particular focus on dental and professional applications. The company is hiring for engineering roles including robotic systems integration, mechanical design, and reliability testing to develop and improve their 3D printing technology.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a mechanical design project where you moved from prototype to mass production—what challenges did you encounter?
  • Describe your experience with CAD software and how you approach translating designs into manufacturing-ready drawings.
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