SLS Materials Scientist

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.

The Job

• 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

You

• Experience bringing a new material to market from ideation to production

• 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)

Bonus skills:

• Experience developing materials for 3D printing, especially for SLA/DLP or SLS printers!

• 3D CAD modeling

• Programming skills (Python, Matlab, SQL, etc)

Our Perks & Benefits:

• 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.

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—$142,000 USD