Manufacturing Engineer - May 2027 Graduates
Formlabs · Somerville, MA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Travel
- 20%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 20 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Formlabs (industrial) in Somerville, MA. If you’re excited to help us troubleshoot processes, ramp manufacturing, and launch products, we want you as a Manufacturing Engineer.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Day to day
- about 20% travel
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Find 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at this site
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- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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About the role
About Formlabs
Do you want to change how the world creates?
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.
We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.
Your Impact
Our passion is designing and building powerful 3D printing tools. Our manufacturing team is responsible for research and development of the manufacturing processes for all of Formlabs products. They work cross functionally with mechanical design, electrical, and materials teams.
If you’re excited to help us troubleshoot processes, ramp manufacturing, and launch products, we want you as a Manufacturing Engineer.
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The Job
- •Drive manufacturing technical readiness as a critical member of NPI teams; collaborating directly with R&D teams to drive results from early prototype phases through project completion.
- •Drive DFM and DFA in support of product, system, and process design.
- •Establish industrialization and production readiness while collaborating globally with Formlabs teams, Contract Manufacturers, and Suppliers.
- •Ensure critical product specifications are addressed through critical processes and corresponding process control points.
- •Collaborate cross functionally on complex engineering and operational challenges.
- •Drive process control and issue prevention; implementing tools, equipment and process methods to ensure reliability and quality.
- •Drive optimization and continuous improvement using factory data to analyze process capabilities at Suppliers and Contract Manufacturers.
You
- •B.S. Degree in Engineering; mechanical, manufacturing mechatronics, systems, or related field.
- •Willingness and ability to travel internationally & domestically approximately 10-20%.
- •1-3 Years experience in Design and Manufacturing Engineering roles for complex NPI product industrialization.
- •1-3 Years experience with global contract manufacturers in bringing electromechanical systems from prototype to mass production.
- •Independent, self-starter with strong ability to think strategically and execute tactically with a persistent attention to details.
- •Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills; presenting at all business levels.
Our Benefits & Perks
- •Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
- •Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- •401K matching and access to financial 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
Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.
Our Candidate AI Guidelines are available here . Please give them a read.
Every Formlabs employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. You’ll have the opportunity to share financially in the value we create together, with a shared incentive to build a business that succeeds over the long term. Equity will be a significant portion of your total compensation, and will increase over time in proportion to your impact. The base pay will be determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and expected impact on the organization.