Senior Mechanical Engineer (3D Printing)

Location: Somerville, Massachusetts, United States; onsite hardware engineering role.

Company

hirify.global develops 3D printing technology and hardware used for prototyping, manufacturing, and medical applications.

What you will do

• Architect, design, prototype, and build hardware systems and subsystems for next-generation 3D printers.
• Create innovative mechanical solutions that improve printer performance, reliability, manufacturability, and user experience.
• Prototype mechanisms and systems, test materials, and research challenging 3D printing problems.
• Lead technical work within a multidisciplinary group of mechanical, systems, and electrical engineers.
• Review designs and guide the work of junior engineers.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers while supporting the full product development cycle.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industry experience in mechanical engineering.
• Strong portfolio or samples of previous work demonstrating experience with electromechanical systems.
• Experience with thermal systems, optical systems, sensor design, controllers, structures, and algorithms.
• Knowledge of part design, material selection, manufacturing techniques, and high-volume product manufacturing methods.
• Hands-on ability to prototype designs, work across disciplines, and solve engineering problems.
• Portfolio or work samples must be submitted with the application.

Nice to have

• Experience with polymers and polymer chemistry.
• Electronics and circuit design knowledge.
• PLM or document control systems experience.
• Programming skills in Python.
• Industrial design experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity compensation through RSUs for full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) matching and access to financial advisors.
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks and tenure-based sabbatical leave of up to 6 weeks.
• Flexible out-of-office plan, onsite parking, commuter benefits, meals and snacks, and professional development opportunities.
• Access to unlimited 3D prints and opt-in community events.