Senior SLS Materials Scientist

Formlabs is seeking a Senior SLS Materials Scientist to join our Materials Engineering team in Boston, MA. This role focuses on developing cutting-edge Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) materials, contributing to our mission of enabling innovators worldwide to bring their ideas to life through advanced 3D printing technologies.

The successful candidate will lead the development of world-class SLS materials, guiding projects from initial laboratory research through validation and commercialization. Responsibilities include conducting research to enhance SLS material performance, collaborating with product, hardware, and software teams to refine materials based on customer feedback, and developing methodologies to evaluate material formulations in coordination with SLS print systems.

Applicants should have experience bringing new materials to market from ideation to production, a solid understanding of materials science and polymer product development, and hands-on experience in thermoplastic engineering. A passion for testing and troubleshooting, proficiency in designing and conducting rigorous experiments, and the ability to work autonomously are essential. A B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in a relevant science or engineering field is required.

Formlabs offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a robust equity program, comprehensive healthcare coverage, 401K matching with access to financial advisors, generous paid parental leave, tenure-based paid sabbatical leave, flexible time-off plans, ample on-site parking with pre-tax commuter benefits, healthy on-site meals and snacks, regular professional development opportunities, and unlimited 3D prints.

Joining Formlabs means becoming part of a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators dedicated to reinventing how the world creates physical things. We foster a collaborative and diverse environment, providing opportunities for growth and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of fabrication.