Formlabs

Senior Product Design Engineer

Formlabs · Somerville, MA
Somerville, MA $130K–$225K Posted 2026-10-02
Salary
$130K–$225K
Type
Full-time
Experience
5+ yr

Summary:

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.

Join a dynamic R&D team, comprising top-tier mechatronics, software and systems engineers. We’re a collaborative group driven by innovation and great product development to develop the Formlabs printing process and bring transformative products to market.

The Job:

In this role, you will work cross-functionally and have a pivotal role in the research, development, and implementation of new products. You will innovate new ways of doing things and work with the design teams to move 3d printing technology forward. This role requires systems thinking, the ability to research and test new ideas and convert them to functional prototypes, and finally partnering with design engineers to get a final design into manufacturing.

About You:

  • 5+ years of hands-on, mechanism and mechatronic product design experience, including contributing to the system architecture of a product
  • Experience with cross-disciplinary hardware prototyping, including mechanical, electrical, and software
  • Experience working with and controlling sensors and actuators
  • Strong analytical skills, data-driven decision making
  • Working knowledge in material properties of plastics, metals, and adhesives
  • Testing and analysis experience with a focus on hands-on testing, with some simulation experience
  • Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing techniques
  • Experience with statistical tolerance analysis techniques for precision mechanical design

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.

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.

Compensation

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.

The annual base pay range for this role is:
$130,000 — $225,000 USD

$110K — 10th pctl $265K — 90th pctl
This role’s midpoint $177K vs. market median $180K for Engineering roles
~median
market rate
Based on 24,000+ Engineering roles with disclosed salary ranges tracked on NewJob.
Formlabs

Formlabs

3D Printing · Series E+ · Somerville, USA

Stage & Valuation
Series E+ · $2B
Key Investors
SoftBank Vision Fund, Foundry Group, New Enterprise Associates
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Formlabs is a 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer that builds professional stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printers.
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