What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Engineer position at Stratasys?
Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing!
Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.
Help Build the Future of Additive Manufacturing
We are looking for a Research Engineer to help develop the next generation of additive manufacturing technologies. In this role, you will work at the forefront of innovation—exploring new hardware architectures, advanced materials, and system integration concepts that will shape future manufacturing platforms.
This is an ideal opportunity for a curious, hands-on engineer who enjoys experimenting with new ideas, building prototypes, and solving complex technical challenges. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, materials science, and software to transform early-stage concepts into technologies that power the next wave of advanced manufacturing systems.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following
Explore and Prototype New Technologies
Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.
Help Build the Future of Additive Manufacturing
We are looking for a Research Engineer to help develop the next generation of additive manufacturing technologies. In this role, you will work at the forefront of innovation—exploring new hardware architectures, advanced materials, and system integration concepts that will shape future manufacturing platforms.
This is an ideal opportunity for a curious, hands-on engineer who enjoys experimenting with new ideas, building prototypes, and solving complex technical challenges. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, materials science, and software to transform early-stage concepts into technologies that power the next wave of advanced manufacturing systems.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following
Explore and Prototype New Technologies
- Investigate emerging technologies that can advance additive manufacturing systems
- Design and build experimental prototypes to evaluate new concepts
- Explore new hardware architectures, materials, and system integration strategies
- Stay informed on industry trends, research developments, and breakthrough technologies
- Plan and execute experiments, simulations, and modeling activities
- Evaluate new technologies, materials, and system designs
- Apply engineering analysis and statistical methods to interpret results
- Troubleshoot technical challenges and refine experimental approaches
- Create research plans, testing protocols, and validation methods
- Document experimental procedures and test configurations
- Maintain organized research records that support knowledge sharing and future development
- Partner with hardware, materials, software, and product teams
- Participate in technical reviews and provide design feasibility input
- Help transition promising research concepts into development-ready solutions
- Analyze experimental and simulation data
- Prepare technical reports summarizing insights and recommendations
- Present findings to engineering teams and leadership to support data-driven decisions
- Expand your technical knowledge beyond your primary discipline
- Engage in technical training, research, and collaborative learning
- Apply new knowledge to advance innovation across projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field
- 3 years of experience in research, advanced development, or applied engineering
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, experimentation, and testing
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data
- Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, or thermal systems relevant to hardware R&D
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with additive manufacturing, robotics, or mechatronic systems
- Experience using simulation tools such as FEA, CFD, MATLAB, or COMSOL
- Knowledge of advanced materials, sensors, or automation technologies
- Record of patents, publications, or technical research contributions
- Ability to independently investigate and solve open-ended technical challenge