# Chief Engineer at Formlabs

- Company: Formlabs
- What the company does: Formlabs is the largest supplier of professional stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printers in the world. Backed by NEA, SoftBank VF and SOSV.
- Company website: https://formlabs.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Somerville, MA, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-30
- Apply by: 2026-12-14
- Apply: https://careers.formlabs.com/job/8337943/apply/?gh_jid=8337943&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/formlabs-chief-engineer/

## About the role

Our technical leads drive the decisions that make our products great. From the system level to the details of each subsystem, you will sit at the intersection of technical challenges and high-impact product design decisions. You will be the main technical leader who drives the overall design of a shipping product. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- You’ve led the technical development of a complex electro-mechanical product
- You are familiar with a broad range of technologies, including mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, material science, motion control, and embedded code
- You have demonstrated success across the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept development to high-volume manufacturing
- You are comfortable with a culture of healthy debate and can defend design decisions with objective data
- You maintain high standards for engineering work and offer constructive feedback that helps teammates improve outcomes

Tags: Hardware Engineering

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