SLSMaterialsScientist

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. 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