SLS Materials Scientist - June 2027 Grads

The role

This person will build SLS materials for 3D printing from lab exploration to commercialization. They will lead research, partner with product teams, and develop methodologies to evaluate material formulations.

What you will do

• 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
• Partner with product, hardware, and software teams to iterate and improve material performance
• Develop methodologies to evaluate material formulations in coordination with SLS print systems

Required qualifications

• Experience bringing a new material to market from ideation to production
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of materials science and polymer product development
• Hands-on experience in thermo-plastic engineering
• Can design and conduct rigorous experiments to optimize materials
• Can work autonomously and take initiative to learn new skills
• Understand the value of good documentation
• B.S., M.S., or PhD in a relevant science or engineering field

Nice to have

• Experience developing materials for 3D printing, especially for SLA/DLP or SLS printers
• 3D CAD modeling
• Programming skills (Python, Matlab, SQL, etc)

Benefits

• Robust equity program 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
• 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
• Unlimited 3D prints

About the company

Formlabs builds 3D printers that are changing the way things get made. Their technology is deployed at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide.