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Manager, Robotic Systems Engineering

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Hybrid
Somerville, MA
Senior level
Hybrid
Somerville, MA
Senior level
Lead and develop a diverse team of engineers to deliver complex hardware modules for 3D printers, making architecture decisions and contributing technically.
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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 and benchtop of every designer, engineer, researcher, and artist in the world.

3D printers are made up of several complex hardware sub-systems, such as optical systems, resin management systems, and air handling systems to name a few. The Hardware Systems Engineering team develops and delivers complete hardware solutions that ship in our 3D printers. The Robotic Systems Engineering team is composed of a diverse set of engineers ranging from design to integration to reliability. If you're looking to lead and develop a team of talented engineers as we create next-generation digital fabrication technology, then we want you as our Robotic Systems Engineering Manager.

The Job:
  • Build and lead a diverse team of engineers including systems, thermal, optical, firmware integration, and reliability engineers
  • You and your team will deliver fully integrated, reliability tested, complex hardware modules for digital fabrication tools
  • Take a hands-on approach to technology development as a core technical contributor for 3D printer development, you will need to balance customer value, cost, and engineering effort to consistently deploy optimal solutions
  • Lead high level architecture decision making around sensing technologies, actuators, control algorithms, calibration techniques, and firmware architecture across all Formlabs products 

You:

  • Driven to have a big influence on the products we ship
  • A hands-on, multi-disciplinary engineering manager that has developed and shipped complex electro-mechanical products
  • Can define the highest level requirements and execute on the lowest level details 
  • Thrives in environments with ambiguous challenges 
  • Capable of diving down to the lowest level of technical detail on systems and disciplines where you are not an expert
  • Are a hands-on contributor actively involved in the daily activities and technical decisions of your team.
  • Have a refined instinct for balancing performance with complexity. You are always thinking about what work to do, and more importantly, what work not to do.
  • Experience managing a team of full-time engineers

Bonus:

  • Shipped high volume consumer electronics products
  • Strong opinions based in data

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.

Top Skills

3D Printing
Control Algorithms
Electro-Mechanical Products
Firmware
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