Formlabs

Materials Intern (Winter/Spring 2027)

Formlabs$67K — $98K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Passionate about material science or chemistry
  • Comfortable in a wet lab environment
  • Completed research or coursework with polymers
  • Familiar with CAD programs (e.g., SolidWorks)
  • Basic knowledge of computer programming (Python)
  • Background in organic chemistry or plastic engineering

Responsibilities

  • Conduct material experiments in the lab
  • Develop and formulate innovative 3D printing materials
  • Test new materials to address printing challenges
  • Collaborate closely with the materials team
  • Document findings and share insights on material performance

Benefits

  • Flexible Out of Office Plan
  • On-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Catered lunches, snacks, and beverages three times a week
  • Cohort-based social and professional development for interns
  • Opt-in cultural events for community engagement
  • Unlimited 3D prints
Full Job Description
Materials development presents one of the greatest opportunities in 3D printing. As a Materials intern, you'll work side-by-side in the lab with the rest of our Materials team. You'll get an opportunity to constantly develop, formulate, and test materials that we've never printed with before -- and every experiment plays a big role in how we solve new challenges in 3D printing. If you specialize in a combination of the following, and you're ready to get your hands dirty solving real problems for real products, we want you as a Materials Intern. Watch more videos of Formlabs interns here! Internship Term: Winter/Spring 2027 (January - April)Commitment: Full-timeLocation: Onsite in Somerville, MA The Job: • Work in our materials development lab on various materials challenges You: • Passionate about material science or chemistry • Comfortable working in a wet lab environment • Have completed research or coursework with polymers • Comfortable working with CAD programs (ie SolidWorks) • Basic computer programming (Python) • Background in organic chemistry or plastic engineering Intern Benefits & Perks: • Flexible Out of Office Plan - take time when you need it • Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits • Catered on-site lunches (3x per week), snacks, beverages, & treats • Cohort-based social and professional development experience for interns • Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community • And of course... unlimited 3D prints 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. Our Candidate AI Guidelines are available here. Please give them a read. Compensation Interns at Formlabs are paid on a bi-weekly pay schedule. The pay range for this role will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization. This is a salaried role, so you will always be paid based on the assumed 40 hours per week as a full-time intern. This position does not offer housing or relocation assistance. The weekly pay range for this role is: $1,300-$1,900 USD

About Formlabs

Formlabs is a 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer. The company was founded in 2011 by a team of engineers and designers from the MIT Media Lab. Formlabs specializes in stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) 3D printers, as well as related software and materials. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including healthcare, engineering, and education. Formlabs has received numerous awards for its innovative products and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
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1,000 employees
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Founded
2011

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