Chemical Process Engineer

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: 

As a Chemical Process Engineer at Formlabs Ohio, you will be the driving force behind our production efficiency and technical evolution. By leading the scale-up of new resins and optimizing equipment design, you will directly enable our ability to deliver high-quality materials at scale. Your work in troubleshooting, process redesign, and continuous improvement will not only reduce costs but also foster a culture of safety and innovation that is critical to our manufacturing success.

What You’ll Do:

• Process monitoring and troubleshooting to ensure continuous production improvement in uptime, capacity release, cost performance, yield.
• Lead scale up of new resins from R&D to production.
• Recommend improvements or redesigns for equipment and processes to meet safety, quality, production, and cost goals.
• Effectively interact with R & D, production, and maintenance teams.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost down projects.
• SOP and other documentation review, revision, and creation.
• Help investigate equipment needed for new resins.
• Effective communication at all levels.

About You:

• 2-3 years of experience in a medium scale chemical facility.
• Have a BS in chemical engineering or equivalent engineering field.
• Independent self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and great attention to detail.
• Are hands-on and willing to cross discipline boundaries to solve a problem.

Bonus Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft products and 2D/3D CAD programs.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safe practices related to chemical manufacturing.
• Experience with polymers, oligomers, and polymerization.
• Some exposure/experience with automation, packaging lines, as well as mechanical, electrical, and plant engineering duties

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)
• 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.