What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior SLS Materials Scientist position at Formlabs?
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
- 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)
- 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
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.