Print Optimization Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: Somerville, MA Department: Materials Engineering

Do you want to change how the world creates?

At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.

We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.

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: Summer 2027 (May/June - August)

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

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.

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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