As an SLS Materials Scientist at Formlabs in Boston, MA, you are driving innovation in the 3D printing industry by developing and optimizing materials for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology. This role entails collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, test, and implement new materials, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and performance. By joining Formlabs, you are contributing to the company's mission to make 3D printing accessible and affordable, revolutionizing the way products are designed, manufactured, and distributed. With a focus on materials science, you are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with SLS technology, enabling the creation of complex geometries, customized products, and highly functional parts. As a key member of the materials engineering team, you have the opportunity to grow and advance in your career, taking on new challenges and responsibilities as the company continues to expand and evolve.

Your day-to-day activities involve designing and executing experiments to develop and characterize new SLS materials, troubleshooting issues with existing materials, and collaborating with the engineering team to integrate new materials into Formlabs' product lines. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and optimizing SLS materials formulations to meet specific performance and property requirements


• Designing and conducting experiments to characterize material properties, such as mechanical strength, thermal stability, and optical properties


• Troubleshooting material-related issues and developing solutions to improve yield, quality, and reliability


• Collaborating with the quality assurance team to develop and implement testing protocols and standards for SLS materials


• Utilizing programming languages such as Matlab and Python to analyze data, model material behavior, and automate testing and characterization workflows


• Working closely with the manufacturing team to scale up material production and ensure seamless integration into Formlabs' manufacturing processes


• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in materials science, identifying opportunities to apply new technologies and techniques to Formlabs' SLS materials development. You will be reporting to the Senior Materials Engineer and working closely with