What is the salary for the R&D Engineer role at Formlabs?

The listed annual base salary range is $90K–$132K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Formlabs sponsor H-1B visas?

Formlabs has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the R&D Engineer role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the R&D Engineer role at Formlabs based?

This role is based in Somerville, MA.

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R&D Engineer

Formlabs · Somerville, MAtoday

$90k – $132kfrom the posting

BS-level R&D / Research roles on Crosslinked list a median of $126k (337 that show pay).

Develop new 3D printing techniques and materials, running experiments to improve printer hardware and software

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on R&D on printer architecture, Galvo control, and materials at a leading 3D printing company.

Might not be for you. Broad systems engineering role, not a dedicated polymer/materials science position.

Mostly at the benchGeneralist PhD-friendlyFirst industry roleBS acceptable

Heads-up: Portfolio required

Adjacent materials roleExperience with 3D printing technologies and materials; research next-generation printers and materials

H-1B filings

Formlabs filed 8 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Senior Quality Engineer- Manufacturing, Manufacturing Software Engineer, Mechanical Engineer. Median filed pay: $135K a year.

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Seniority: Entry level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Industry: General manufacturing
Role: R&D / Research

Materials

3D printing resins1 role

Benefits

equity/RSUssabbatical leaveon-site lunches

Role details

About Formlabs

Do you want to change how the world creates?

At Formlabs, we're building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. 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.

We'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.

Your Impact

Our growing R&D team is a mix of mechanical, systems, and software engineers. We develop and maintain the Formlabs printing process. Our team works closely with other engineering teams to research next-generation printers and materials. We use engineering, physics, and experimentation to turn ideas into beautiful and reliable products.

If you are a systems thinker who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary environment we would love you to join our R&D team as a 3D Printing R&D Engineer.

What You'll Do

Create new 3D printing techniques - from developing new printer architectures to validating minute changes in Galvo control
Opportunity to contribute to investigating new technologies
Tackle complex and open-ended problems across multiple engineering disciplines
Perform experiments and use the results to inform and develop improvements in software or hardware
Evaluate current printer performance for areas for improvement
Partner with other engineering teams to implement improvements to current products such as redesigning support structure algorithm based on experimental results

About You

Questions assumptions and are willing to back it up with data
Have experience with experiment design and data analysis to inform design decisions
Able to design and build test fixtures for experiments
A website or portfolio document showing off your current and past projects
Understand programming and scientific computing, ideally Python or Matlab
Familiar with mechanical design, mechatronics, and CAD modeling
B.S., M.S., or PhD in an engineering field (all are welcome)

Bonus Skills

Familiarity with manufacturing, regulatory, or product standards and compliance in industries like healthcare, pharma, or life sciences.
Experience with 3D printing technologies and materials.

Our Benefits & Perks

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.