R&D Reliability Engineer

Somerville, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 27-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you a tenacious investigator driven by a relentless curiosity to understand how and why things fail

Do you think about the whole system from the smallest component to the users workflow and can distill complex data into a clear compelling story

We want you to join our small agile team of versatile and deeply curious engineers as aR&DReliability Engineer.

We are the companys independent voice on product robustness ensuring our hardware products are reliable so that Customers spend more time printing and less time troubleshooting.

The Job:

Develop execute and manage system subsystem and component level validation test plans to ensure products meet design and reliability requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive system reliability.
Perform hands-on and data-driven root cause analysis (RCA) of electromechanical subsystems and field failures utilizing common problem-solving methodologies and a physics of failure approach.
Design build and implement automated testing equipment for subsystem characterization and reliability/environmental testing.
Collaborate with design teams throughout product development to perform risk assessments manage continuous testing and contribute to design reviews influencing product design for reliability from day one.
Analyze field failure data to identify trends prioritize investigations based on business value and develop clear actionable corrective action plans (CAPAs).

You:

Well-versed with complex electromechanical systems and passionate about understanding what it takes to make them work reliably.
Have experience developing full system test plans and know how to execute them efficiently within fast-paced product development timelines.
Have experience with testing a wide range of sensors actuators and mechanical components.
Can prototype and run your own tests from experimental setup to hardware and software implementation.
Possess strong data analysis skills capable of distilling complex test results and field data into clear concise and compelling insights that drive action.

Bonus Skills:

Familiarity with Linux systems and scripting in various languages (Python preferred).
Experience with SQL for data analysis.
Prior experience with field failure analysis or quality engineering roles is a plus.

Compensation:

We are all owners of Formlabs and direct beneficiaries of our success. We believe that equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity compensation. Full time employees receive equity in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance to your impact.

At Formlabs base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $90000 and $112000 and your base pay will depend on your skills qualifications experience location and expected impact on the organization.

Our Perks & Benefits:

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 dont check every box but see yourself contributing please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

To reinvent an industry you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to the desktop of every designer engineer researcher and artist in the world.Are you a tenacious investigator driven by a relentless curiosity to understand how and why...