SLS Materials Scientist - June 2027 Grads
Required skills
- SLS materials
- materials science
- polymer product development
- thermo-plastic engineering
- experimental design
- data analysis
- rigorous experiments
- material formulations
- SLS print systems
- material chemistry
Nice to have
- 3D printing materials
- SLA printers
- DLP printers
- SLS printers
- 3D CAD modeling
- Python
Role summary
Formlabs is seeking a Materials Scientist to build world-class SLS materials for 3D printing, from lab exploration to commercialization. The role involves leading research to advance SLS material performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing methodologies to optimize material formulations. Candidates should have experience bringing new materials to market, a strong understanding of materials science and polymer development, and hands-on experience with thermoplastic engineering. The ability to design and conduct rigorous experiments, work autonomously, and document findings is crucial. A relevant science or engineering degree is required, with bonus points for 3D printing material development experience and programming skills.
A 3D printer is one of the most demanding machines you can build.
Lasers, optics, precision motion, thermals, airflow, materials handling, chemistry, sensing, controls, and software all have to work at micron-scale precision, for thousands of layers, with almost no tolerance for error. Making that work reliably is an extraordinary engineering problem.
That’s what we do.
At Formlabs, we’re building 3D printers that are changing the way things get made. We have the smartest minds across every engineering discipline, and the technology they’re building is deployed at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA.
Materials development presents one of the greatest opportunities to innovate in 3D printing, unlocking new applications in different industries such as engineering, consumer, manufacturing, automotive and healthcare. Our materials science team works closely with product management, hardware and software teams to develop new materials that push the boundaries of what can be done with 3D printing.
If you are a scientist or engineer with experience in polymer development who’s excited to break new ground in an industry that’s moving at lightning speed, we want you as an SLS Materials Scientist.
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Bonus skills:
Our Perks & Benefits:
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.
Compensation:
Equity is a big part of the compensation package at Formlabs - every employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. We have a lot of confidence in the products we’re building and the impact we’re making, and you should too.
Base pay is the other part of our compensation package, and it is carefully determined based on your skills, experience, and expected impact. Equity and base pay combine to make up your total compensation package at Formlabs.
The annual base pay range for this role is:$75,000—$130,000 USDSimilar roles
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