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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.\nWe’re excited to build devices that perform remarkably, create beautiful parts, and reflect careful user experience design. You will be architecting, prototyping, building, and designing the hardware systems of our next-generation 3D printers. You will be responsible for key system decisions that affect the final performance and reliability of the products.\nIf you want to lead the design and create the tools you would love to use yourself, we want you as a Senior Mechanical Engineer.\n Required: \nPlease submit your Portfolio, or Sample of your work, along with your application!\n The Job:\nPush the capabilities of 3D printing by creating innovative solutions to challenging problems\nBe a technical leader within a group of mechanical, systems and electrical engineers, designing, reviewing and guiding junior colleagues’ work\nPrototype new systems, mechanisms, test materials, and research 3D printing challenges\nArchitect the numerous subsystems of a 3D printer for performance, manufacturability and reliability\nEngineer the most amazing 3D printers on the market\nYou:\nCan share a strong portfolio of previous work with a background in electro-mechanical systems\n5+ years industry experience\nWant to build a precision tool that is beautiful inside and out\nFamiliar with thermal systems, optical systems, sensor design, controllers, structures and algorithms\nEnjoy the gritty details of part design, material selection and manufacturing techniques\nCraft elegant systems that function with efficiency and simplicity\nCan communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers across the globe\nAre familiar with a variety of manufacturing methods for creating high-volume and high performance products\nAre hands on and can work across disciplines to prototype your own designs and solve problems\nHave experience with the full product development cycle\nBonus Skills: \nFamiliar with polymers and polymer chemistry\nElectronics and circuit design\nPLM/document control systems\nProgramming skills (Python)\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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