Formlabs
3D Printing
MaterialsScientist-PhotopolymerDevelopment
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Materials Scientist - Photopolymer Development at Formlabs. Skills: Photopolymer development, Materials science, Chemical engineering. Design and optimize complex photopolymer formulations. Lead end-to-end transition of new materials from lab”
Industry & Context.
Data analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS, MS, or PhD in polymer science, chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science or a related field, Experience developing thermoset materials including epoxies, urethanes, or acrylates, Track record of success including publication, IP generation, or product commercialization, Practices good documentation and can organize complex data, create SOPs, and write clear, detailed internal reports
Nice to Have
Familiarity with additive manufacturing technologies, Experience with high performance polymers, composites, or elastomers
What You'll Do.
Design and optimize complex photopolymer formulations
Lead end-to-end transition of new materials from lab
Support technology transfer and scale-up
Establish structure-process-property relationships through rigorous experimentation
Meet demanding product specifications
Learn about the 3D printing process and underlying
Inform formulation decisions
Provide input to future hardware decisions
Collaborate cross-functionally with product management
Develop products that meet customer needs
Ensure products work seamlessly on the Form 4
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functionally with product management; Cross-functionally with hardware teams; Cross-functionally with software teams
Full Job Description
About Formlabs: Do you want to change how the world creates? At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before. We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us. Your Impact: 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 a Materials Scientist - Photopolymer Development! What You’ll Do: Design and optimize complex photopolymer formulations to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing. Lead the end-to-end transition of new materials from lab scale concept to commercial launch, supporting technology transfer and scale-up. Establish structure-process-property relationships through rigorous experimentation and analytical characterization to meet demanding product specifications. Learn about the 3D printing process and underlying hardware, and use that knowledge to inform formulation decisions and provide input to future hardware decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, hardware, and software teams to develop products that meet customer needs and work
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