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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.\nWe’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.\nAs mechanical engineers at a 3D printing company we create tools we use ourselves. We’re excited to build devices that not only create beautiful parts but also reflect careful user experience design. Our team prototypes, designs, and manufactures the mechanisms and systems that make our printers function with precision and reliability.\nIf you want to help design and create the tools you would love to use yourself, we want you as a Mechanical Engineer.\nYou are highly encouraged to share a portfolio that demonstrates your skills and experience.\n The Job:\nPrototype new mechanisms, test materials, and research 3D printing challenges\nAnalyze, test, validate and iterate on electro-mechanical systems \nCreate detailed designs in CAD and well-specified, accurate drawings\nCollaborate with our Global Sourcing and Manufacturing Teams to bring designs from prototype to mass production\nPush the capabilities of 3D printing\nStrive to maximize customer value\nEngineer the most amazing desktop 3D printer on the market\nYou:\nWant to build a precision tool that is beautiful inside and out\nEnjoy the gritty details of part design, material selection, and manufacturing techniques\nCraft elegant designs that function with efficiency and simplicity\nUse 3D CAD (Solidworks/Onshape) to design components, produce drawings, and build assemblies\nAre familiar with a variety of manufacturing techniques including injection molding and sheet metal fabrication\nCan prototype your own designs in our well equipped shop\nHave experience with the full product development cycle\nCan communicate seamlessly with vendors and suppliers across the globe\nAre hands-on and willing to cross discipline boundaries to solve a problem\nBonus Skills: \nProgramming skills (Python)\nExperience working with a contract manufacturer\nPLM/document control systems\nIndustrial design\nOur Perks & Benefits:\nRobust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs\nComprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)\n401K matching and access to financial advisors \nGenerous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)\nTenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)\nFlexible Out of Office Plan - Take time when you need it\nAmple on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits\nHealthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats\nRegular sponsored professional development opportunities\nMany opt-in culture events across our diverse community\nAnd of course… unlimited 3D prints\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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