Formlabs
SLS Materials Scientist - June 2027 Grads
$75K–$130K
Boston, MA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Location
- Boston, 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 selective laser sintering (SLS) materials for 3D printing, from early research through testing and validation.
What you'll do
- Research and develop SLS materials, translating discoveries into improved material performance.
- Work with product, hardware, and software teams to improve materials based on customer feedback.
- Create and run evaluation methods that coordinate material formulations with SLS printing systems and parameters.
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.
- 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, such as Python, Matlab, or SQL.
Pay
$75,000 — $130,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Python, Matlab, SQL
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