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Formlabs, headquartered in Somerville, MA, is a leading provider of professional 3D printers, specializing in stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) technologies. Since its founding in 2011 by MIT alumni, Formlabs has sold over 100,000 printers to major companies like Coca-Cola ...
Employees at Formlabs enjoy competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a flexible remote work policy. The company also offers a ...
Formlabs fosters a culture of innovation and engineering excellence, driven by a commitment to serve professionals in the 3D printing market. The comp...
Formlabs • Boston, MA
Formlabs is hiring a Senior SLS Materials Scientist to lead the development of world-class SLS materials for 3D printing. You'll collaborate with product, hardware, and software teams while leveraging your expertise in materials science and polymer product development. This role requires hands-on experience in thermo-plastic engineering.
You have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of materials science and polymer product development — your experience includes bringing a new material to market from ideation to production. You possess hands-on experience in thermo-plastic engineering, which allows you to effectively evaluate and improve material formulations. Your passion for testing and troubleshooting drives you to conduct rigorous experiments, often testing hundreds of times to achieve optimal results. You are comfortable harnessing data to inform your decisions and methodologies, ensuring that your work is both innovative and practical.
Experience in a fast-paced environment where you have collaborated with cross-functional teams is a plus. Familiarity with SLS print systems and their operational parameters will enhance your ability to contribute effectively to the team. You are eager to push the boundaries of SLS material performance and are excited about the potential impact of your work on the future of fabrication.
In this role, you will build world-class SLS materials for 3D printing, guiding the process from initial lab explorations to validation and commercialization. You will lead research initiatives that push the boundaries of SLS material performance, turning discoveries into next-generation solutions. Collaboration is key, as you will partner with product, hardware, and software teams to iterate and improve material performance based on customer feedback. You will develop methodologies to evaluate material formulations in coordination with SLS print systems, balancing material chemistry, thermal dynamics, and printing parameters to achieve the best outcomes.
At Formlabs, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to changing how the world creates. We offer a competitive salary range of $110,000—$160,000 USD, along with equity in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance with your impact. Our total compensation package is designed to reflect your skills, qualifications, experience, and expected contributions to the organization. Join us in shaping the future of fabrication and making a meaningful impact in the world of 3D printing.
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