Formlabs · 1 day ago
Senior SLS Materials Scientist
Somerville, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $160K/yrFormlabs is a company focused on revolutionizing how the world creates through innovative 3D printing technology. The Senior SLS Materials Scientist will build and validate world-class SLS materials for 3D printing, lead research to enhance material performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize material formulations based on user feedback.
3D Printing3D TechnologyConsumer ElectronicsHardwareManufacturing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Preferred
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 to build future wealth through RSUs
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to 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
Company
Formlabs
Formlabs develops and manufactures 3D printers and software for the industrial sector.
Founded in 2011
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (20)
2024 (15)
2023 (14)
2022 (14)
2021 (11)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$253.7MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundVintage Investment PartnersNew Enterprise Associates
2021-05-19Series E· $150M
2019-01-01Series Unknown
2018-08-01Series D· $15M
Leadership Team
Maxim Lobovsky
Co-founder and CEO
Daniel O'Shaughnessy
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-10
PCMag Australia
2025-10-28
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