Engineering - Senior Engineering Technician

About Formlabs:

To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to join us in our mission to build the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life. 

Formlabs is looking for highly motivated individuals to join us as we bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to every designer, engineer, factory floor and medical institution throughout the world! Companies like Google, Tesla, Gillette, and New Balance rely on the products and services that Formlabs provides, and the list is always growing. Join the exciting 3D printing industry where the possibilities are endless, innovation is at the core of what we do, and we strive to solve unique customer challenges.

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To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to the desktop of every designer, engineer, researcher, and artist in the world.

Formlabs is building the future of desktop fabrication. As an Engineering Technician, you will work across all our engineering functions, and get your hands on every part of the development process from the first idea to the final machine. You will be responsible for prototyping, building, and testing systems that will go into future generations of our 3D printers.

If you are passionate about building hardware through interdisciplinary hands-on work, we want you to join us as a Senior Engineering Technician.

This position will have on-site expectations of 5x/week in our Somerville, MA HQ office. 

The Job:

• Build and modify prototypes of next generations 3D printers and accessory equipment


• Fabricate / machine high quality mechanical parts in rapid fashion


• Perform Board level rework on PCB assemblies.


• Create or modify custom electrical cabling 


• Inspect parts via CMM, calipers, micrometers, multimeters


• Set up and perform engineering tests


• Create and present various reports

You:

• Technical expertise to troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical equipment


• Hands-on DYIer eager to work on state of the art printers


• "Can do" take charge attitude


• Fabrication and hand soldering experience


• Ability to read, understand, and interpret mechanical, electrical, and electronic schematic drawings and diagrams


• Ability to interpret technical issues from non-technical explanation


• Ability to work independently without any supervision


• Desire to mentor and train lower level technicians

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

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.  

Our Benefits & Perks:

• 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

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.  

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.