Formlabs
Senior SLS Materials Scientist
$115K–$215K
Somerville, MA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Location
- Somerville, MA
Somerville, MA, United States - Education
- B.S., M.S., or PhD in a relevant science or engineering field.
About the job
Develop and commercialize SLS 3D-printing materials, from lab research through validation, while improving material performance with cross-functional teams.
What you'll do
- Develop SLS materials from initial lab exploration through validation and commercialization.
- Lead research into improved SLS material performance and translate discoveries into new solutions.
- Create material evaluation methods with SLS print systems and collaborate with product, hardware, and software teams to improve performance.
What they ask for
- Experience bringing a new material from ideation to production.
- Understanding of materials science fundamentals and polymer product development.
- Hands-on experience in thermoplastic engineering.
- Ability to design and conduct rigorous experiments and troubleshoot materials.
Nice to have
- Experience developing 3D-printing materials, especially for SLA/DLP or SLS printers.
- 3D CAD modeling or programming skills (Python, Matlab, SQL, etc.).
Pay
$115,000 — $215,000 USD annual base pay
Tools
SLS, SLA/DLP, Python, Matlab, SQL
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