To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to the desktop of every designer, engineer, researcher, and artist in the world.
Materials development presents one of the greatest opportunities to innovate in 3D printing, unlocking new applications in different industries such as engineering, consumer, manufacturing, automotive and healthcare. Our materials science team works closely with product management, hardware and software teams to develop new materials that push the boundaries of what can be done with 3D printing.
If you are a scientist or engineer with experience in polymer development who’s excited to break new ground in an industry that’s moving at lightning speed, we want you as a Materials Development Engineer.
The Job
Develop world-class materials for 3D printing from initial lab explorations to validation and commercialization
Shipping the right product as fast as possible
Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to ensure new and existing materials print on our hardware seamlessly and reliably
Design and perform experiments, and use the results to inform and develop materials performance improvements
Partner with product management, hardware and software engineers to continuously improve our materials
You
A creative and resourceful problem-solver, balancing speed and scientific rigor in a dynamic environment
Highly collaborative and results driven, constantly striving to improve product performances and project timeline
Have solid understanding of the fundamentals of materials science and polymer development
Passionate about testing and troubleshooting, not afraid to test hundreds of times
Love to harness data; can design and conduct experiments to optimize materials
Can work autonomously and take initiative to learn new skills to complete an objective
Excited to collaborate with a diverse group of scientists and engineers
B.S., M.S., or PhD in a relevant science or engineering field (all are welcome)
Bonus Skills (Optional)
Experience developing materials for 3D printing, especially for SLA/DLP or SLS printers!
3D CAD modeling
Programming skills (Python, Matlab, SQL, etc)
Our Perks & Benefits
Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
And of course… unlimited 3D prints
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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