Formlabs
Materials Scientist
Somerville, MA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$75k-$115kDetected 2 days ago
PythonMATLABSQLResearch
About the role
- We're a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things.
- 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.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and develop world-class materials for 3D printing from initial lab explorations to validation and commercialization
- 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
Skills
- 3D CAD modeling
- Programming skills (Python, Matlab, SQL, etc)
- A creative and resourceful problem-solver, balancing speed and scientific rigor in a dynamic environment
- Have solid understanding of the fundamentals of materials science and polymer development
- Passionate about testing and troubleshooting, not afraid to test hundreds of times
- Can work autonomously and take initiative to learn new skills to complete an objective
- Understand the value of good documentation
- B.S., M.S., or PhD in a relevant science or engineering field (all are welcome)
Compensation
- We believe that equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs, and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity compensation.
- At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization.
- The annual base pay range for this role is:
- $75,000 - $115,000 USD
Benefits
- Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
- Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
- Flexible Out of Office Plan - Take time when you need it
- Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
Equal opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
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