SLS Materials Scientist - June 2027 Grads

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 future wealth 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 – 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.

Compensation

Every Formlabs employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. You’ll have the opportunity to share financially in the value we create together, with a shared incentive to build a business that succeeds over the long term. Equity will be a significant portion of your total compensation, and will increase over time in proportion to your impact. The base pay will be determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and expected impact on the organization.

The annual base pay range for this role is:

$75,000 — $130,000 USD