SLS Materials Scientist

Formlabs • Boston, MA

9d

About The Position

About Formlabs: To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to join us in our mission to build the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life. 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 Build world-class SLS materials for 3D printing from initial lab explorations to validation and commercialization Drive materials research that directly shapes the next generation of SLS materials Partner with product, hardware, and software teams to iterate and improve material performance based on customer feedback Develop structured experimental plans to evaluate material formulations in coordination with SLS print systems —balancing material chemistry, thermal dynamics, and printing parameters You A creative and resourceful problem-solver, balancing speed and scientific rigor in a dynamic environment Have a 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 Love to harness data; can design and conduct rigorous experiments to optimize materials Can work autonomously and take initiative to learn new skills to complete an objective Understand the value of good documentation B.S., M.S., or PhD in a relevant science or engineering field (all are welcome)

Requirements

• A creative and resourceful problem-solver, balancing speed and scientific rigor in a dynamic environment
• Have a 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
• Love to harness data; can design and conduct rigorous experiments to optimize materials
• Can work autonomously and take initiative to learn new skills to complete an objective
• Understand the value of good documentation
• B.S., M.S., or PhD in a relevant science or engineering field (all are welcome)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Build world-class SLS materials for 3D printing from initial lab explorations to validation and commercialization
• Drive materials research that directly shapes the next generation of SLS materials
• Partner with product, hardware, and software teams to iterate and improve material performance based on customer feedback
• Develop structured experimental plans 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
• And of course… unlimited 3D prints

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees