Formlabs
SLS Materials Scientist
$75K–$142K
Boston, MA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Location
- Boston, MA
Somerville, MA, United States - Experience
- Experience bringing a new material to market from ideation to production; no years specified.
- Education
- B.S., M.S., or PhD in a relevant science or engineering field.
About the job
Develop and commercialize selective laser sintering (SLS) materials for 3D printing, from early research through validation, while improving performance with cross-functional teams.
What you'll do
- Develop SLS materials from initial lab explorations through validation and commercialization.
- Lead research and design experiments to improve material performance and evaluate formulations alongside SLS print systems.
- Collaborate with product, hardware, and software teams to iterate on materials using customer feedback.
What they ask for
- Experience bringing a new material from ideation to production.
- Solid understanding of materials science fundamentals and polymer product development.
- Hands-on experience in thermoplastic engineering.
- B.S., M.S., or PhD in a relevant science or engineering field.
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
$75,000 — $142,000 USD (base pay)
Tools
SLS, SLA/DLP, Python, Matlab, SQL
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