Robotic Systems Integration Engineer - Entry Level (SLA & SLS)

Location: Boston, MA Department: Hardware Engineering

About Formlabs

A 3D printer is one of the most demanding machines you can build.

Lasers, optics, precision motion, thermals, airflow, materials handling, chemistry, sensing, controls, and software all have to work at micron-scale precision, for thousands of layers, with almost no tolerance for error. Making that work reliably is an extraordinary engineering problem.

That’s what we do.

At Formlabs, we’re building 3D printers that are changing the way things get made. We have the smartest minds across every engineering discipline, and the technology they’re building is deployed at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA.

Your Impact

Formlabs already has a substantial business selling 3D printers and resins to dental customers, who use our products for a wide spectrum of applications, from convenient in-office production of splints to sophisticated lab-based orthodontics.

This role involves supporting all parts of the product development cycle from early R+D to continuing engineering for shipped products. In addition, you’ll collaborate closely with design teams to overcome cross-disciplinary problems and ensure that we ship quality products. If you’re eager to collaborate with other Systems Integration Engineers to support the full range of Formlabs products, we want you as a Robotic Systems Integration Engineer.

The Job

Bring together the firmware and hardware of the subsystems into one system, bring prototypes through integration hell, and ensure that they work optimally as per requirements and deliver physical prototypes

Partner with system architect to create and document visual descriptions of systems and subsystems and their inputs and outputs.

Establish the interfaces between the sub-systems, define/refine control algorithms or even design sub-systems that are electro-mechanical in nature.

Take ownership of managing sub-system/system level requirements and track changes.

Design test plans to validate the requirements of subsystems/entire system, execute the tests and analyze the results.

Resolve systems issues to improve their performance or recommend corrective actions to the functional group.

You

Have previous experience designing complex electro-mechanical systems.

Knowledge of motion control, sensors and control algorithms.

Experience managing system and subsystem requirements.

Well versed in hardware debugging and passionate about understanding why things work (or don’t)

Scripting experience with Python (preferred), Labview, Matlab, etc.

Bonus Skills

Familiarity with low-level embedded firmware (C++ prefer)

Experience in data analysis and reporting

Experience with consumer electronics

Our Perks & Benefits

Unlimited 3D printing with any Formlabs material on any Formlabs printer

An equity program that will let you build wealth through RSUs

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision) that includes a totally free employee-only plan, effective starting on your first day on the job

401K matching with no vesting or tenure requirement

Generous parental leave (fully paid up to 16 weeks)

Flexible time off so you can take time when you need it

Six-week fully paid sabbatical after hitting tenure milestones (with the option to take an additional six weeks after that)

Free on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits

Free on-site lunch, snacks, beverages, treats, beer kegs, and employee-favorite local coffee and espresso

Self-driven professional development opportunities like conferences, trade shows, and hackathons

One-of-a-kind activities and events like monthly socials, the annual weekend summer camp, a can’t-miss company hackathon, and lots of other social opportunities

You don’t need to check every box to apply for a role. If you love working with hardware, spending time with smart people, solving hard problems, and winning, we want to hear from you.

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.

Compensation

Equity is a big part of the compensation package at Formlabs - every employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. We have a lot of confidence in the products we’re building and the impact we’re making, and you should too.

Base pay is the other part of our compensation package, and it is carefully determined based on your skills, experience, and expected impact. Equity and base pay combine to make up your total compensation package at Formlabs.

The annual base pay range for this role is

$110,000—$140,000 USD