R&D Workshop Specialist

About Formlabs:

Do you want to change how the world creates

At Formlabs were 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 50000 industry leaders worldwide including Apple Google Tesla New Balance and NASA. Together were helping everyone design prototype and manufacture faster than ever before.

Were a team of hands-on builders engineers and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If youre ready to shape the future of fabrication come build it with us.

Your Impact:

We are seeking an R&D Workshop Specialist to maintain workspace organization & efficiency within our hardware research & development facility. This role is focused on keeping engineering workspaces organized and stocked ensuring that the engineers and technicians across our facility have the resources they need exactly when and where they need them.

You will apply high level organizational skills & attention to detail to sustain an environment that minimizes wasted time searching for tools and parts reduces clutter and supports rapid hardware innovation. Working from the standards set by engineering leads you will be the person who keeps those standards in place on the floor day to day. If youre passionate about keeping complex workspaces highly organized and running efficiently this role is for you.

What Youll Do:

Workspace Organization

• Maintain organized clutter free R&D spaces by upholding layouts & organizational standards established with engineering.
• Implement and maintain 5S principles (Sort Set in Order Shine Standardize Sustain) across benches storage and shared zones.
• Develop visual management systems shadow boards labeling standards and standardized storage solutions.
• Ensure tools test equipment and prototype storage stay in their designated locations.

Inventory & Ordering

• Maintain inventory of shared consumables hardware and supplies and reorder before shortages occur.
• Place and track orders through procurement and vendor ordering systems from order through receiving and put-away.

Standardization & Best Practices

• Follow and uphold the workspace organization standards defined for each team and zone.
• Maintain documentation checklists and labeling conventions to keep standards consistent.
• Support the integration of new equipment and supplies into existing storage and workflows.

Safety & Compliance

• Uphold EHS and lab safety standards through daily upkeep: proper storage of materials clear egress and aisles and correct handling and labeling of consumables.

Continuous Improvement & Culture Building

• Partner with engineers technicians and facilities to keep spaces working well and surface friction points as they arise.
• Suggest practical improvements to organization stocking and flow based on what you observe on the floor.
• Encourage a culture of ownership where every team member helps maintain the workspace.

About You:

• 1-2 years in a lab shop warehouse manufacturing or operations support role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort maintaining inventory and using ordering & procurement systems.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative service-oriented approach.
• Working knowledge of or willingness to learn EHS and lab safety standards.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and stay active throughout the facility.
• Ability to lift and move equipment parts and supplies (up to 50 lbs) and to bend reach and kneel.
• Comfort working in and around an active hardware R&D environment with machinery tools and lab chemicals.
• Exceptional spatial organization and a sharp eye for order and detail.
• Strong practical problem-solving mindset.
• Hands-on collaborative and self-directed.
• Reliable and keeps up routines without being reminded.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with hardware labs maker spaces or prototype shops.
• Familiarity with CNC machining electronics assembly or additive manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to 5S or other lean/workplace organization methods.

Our Benefits & Perks:

• Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical Dental Vision)
• 401K matching and access to financial advisors
• Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
• Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
• 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 dont check every box but see yourself contributing please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

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