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SLS Materials Scientist June 2027 Grads

Formlabs


Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 75000 - 130000
Posted: 1 October 2026 (8 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Formlabs:

Do you want to change how the world creates

At Formlabs were 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 50000 industry leaders worldwide including Apple Google Tesla New Balance and NASA. Together were helping everyone design prototype and manufacture faster than ever before.

Were a team of hands-on builders engineers and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If youre 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 dont check every box but see yourself contributing please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.


Required Experience:

IC


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Formlabs is the largest supplier of professional stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printers in the world.

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