Overview
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. The Job: Lead the system-level hardware architecture, design, and development for 3D printers and post-processing devices. Drive the selection and integration of core components: motion control, heating, sensors, and embedded systems. Own the full hardware development
Full job description
Full Job Description
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.
The Job:
Lead the system-level hardware architecture, design, and development for 3D printers and post-processing devices.
Drive the selection and integration of core components: motion control, heating, sensors, and embedded systems.
Own the full hardware development cycle: prototyping, testing, validation, and DFM and cost.
Ensure all hardware meets performance, reliability, safety, and compliance standards.
Manage the hardware development timeline and collaborate closely with firmware, software, and manufacturing teams.
Build, mentor, and manage the hardware engineering team.
You:
Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
5+ years of hands-on hardware development experience, including 2+ years in a technical lead or management role.
Proven track record of delivering complex electromechanical products to mass production. Experience with 3D printers, CNC, or robotics is a strong plus.
Strong expertise in areas such as motion control, thermal design, or embedded hardware.
Proficient in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) and knowledgeable in manufacturing processes.
Excellent leadership and project management skills.
Good communication skills in English is preferred.
We Offer:
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An inclusive, dog-friendly office with diverse and inspiring colleagues
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Shares in the company (we’re a Unicorn company)
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Development opportunities both in-house and off-site
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Unlimited 3D prints
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Fun team events
Perks are subject to adjustments and may vary from team to team.
We build amazing things. Come join us!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, 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.
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