Senior SLS Materials Scientist

Formlabs • Somerville, MA

112d

About The Position

Formlabs is looking for highly motivated individuals to join us as we bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers and materials to every designer, engineer, factory floor and medical institution throughout the world! Companies like Google, Tesla, Gillette, and New Balance rely on the products and services that Formlabs provides, and the list is always growing. Join the exciting 3D printing industry where the possibilities are endless, innovation is at the core of what we do, and we strive to solve unique customer challenges. The job involves building world-class SLS materials for 3D printing from initial lab explorations to validation and commercialization, leading research that pushes the boundaries of SLS material performance, and partnering with product, hardware, and software teams to iterate and improve material performance based on customer feedback.

Requirements

• Experience bringing a new material to market from ideation to production.
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of materials science and polymer product development.
• Hands-on experience in thermo-plastic engineering.
• Passionate about testing and troubleshooting, not afraid to test hundreds of times.
• Ability to harness data; can design and conduct rigorous experiments to optimize materials.
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative to learn new skills to complete an objective.
• Understanding the value of good documentation.
• B.S., M.S., or PhD in a relevant science or engineering field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing materials for 3D printing, especially for SLA/DLP or SLS printers.
• 3D CAD modeling skills.
• Programming skills (Python, Matlab, SQL, etc).

Responsibilities

• Build world-class SLS materials for 3D printing from initial lab explorations to validation and commercialization.
• Lead research that pushes the boundaries of SLS material performance, turning discoveries into next-gen solutions.
• Partner with product, hardware, and software teams to iterate and improve material performance based on customer feedback.
• Develop methodologies to evaluate material formulations in coordination with SLS print systems, balancing material chemistry, thermal dynamics, and printing parameters.

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.
• Unlimited 3D prints.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing