Formlabs

Print Optimization Intern (Winter/Spring 2027)

Formlabs$74K — $91K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Well-organized with strong time management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Effective communication of test results
  • Experience with data analysis
  • Familiarity with experimental design
  • Experience with protocols/SOPs

Responsibilities

  • Develop and test materials settings for optimal print performance
  • Evaluate existing material setting performance for improvement
  • Design and execute experiments to enhance software or hardware
  • Operate precision measurement equipment for project validation
  • Identify areas for enhancement based on performance evaluations

Benefits

  • Flexible Out of Office Plan for time off when needed
  • Ample on-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Catered lunches three times a week, plus snacks and beverages
  • Cohort-based social and professional development for interns
  • Access to various opt-in cultural events within a diverse community
  • Unlimited 3D prints for hands-on experience
Full Job Description
Our print settings are what brings Formlabs' innovations in materials, hardware, software and print processes to life for our users. We are a collaborative, diverse team passionate about continuously improving the performance of our settings in order to deliver the best print performance and user experience in the industry.

If you are enthusiastic about 3D printing, want hands-on experience with printers, and are interested in exploring the 3D printing industry, we want you as a Print Optimization Intern on the SLA Materials Team.

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Internship Term: Winter/Spring 2027 (January - April)
Commitment: Full-time
Location: Onsite in Somerville, MA

The job:
  • Develop and test materials settings for peak performance (speed, surface quality, supports, etc)
  • Evaluate current material setting performance to identify areas for improvement
  • Design and execute experiments, using results to inform and develop improvements in software or hardware
  • Learn and operate high accuracy measurement equipment to validate your projects

You:
  • Well-organized, good time management, and excellent attention to detail
  • Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Communicate test results effectively and in a timely manner
  • Experience with data analysis
  • Experience with experimental design
  • Experience working with protocols/SOPs
  • Enthusiastic and interested in 3D printing

Bonus Skills:
  • Basic understanding programming and scientific computing, ideally Python and/or Matlab
  • Familiar with mechanical design and CAD modeling (Solidworks/OpenScad/Onshape a plus)

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

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:

$1,425-$1,750 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.
Learn more about Formlabs
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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