3D Printing Optimization Intern — Hands-on Prototyping

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Somerville (MA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 80,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Out of Office Plan
On-site parking
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Catered on-site lunches
Social and professional development
Unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs is seeking a Print Optimization Intern on the SLA Materials Team to develop and test material settings for peak performance, including speed and surface quality. You will evaluate current performance and design experiments to drive improvements in software or hardware.

The role requires strong data analysis, experimental design, and experience with SOPs. Enthusiasm for 3D printing and hands-on measurement work is essential; on-site in Somerville, MA for Winter/Spring 2027.

Qualifications

  • Well-organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Experience with data analysis.
  • Experience with experimental design.
  • Experience with protocols/SOPs.
  • Enthusiastic about 3D printing.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and test materials settings for peak performance (speed, surface quality, supports).
  • Evaluate current material setting performance to identify improvements.
  • Design and execute experiments to inform software/hardware improvements.
  • Learn and operate high-accuracy measurement equipment to validate projects.

Skills

Data analysis
Experimental design
Protocols/SOPs
3D printing
Time management
Communication
Python
MATLAB
SolidWorks
OpenSCAD
Onshape

Tools

Python
MATLAB
SolidWorks
OpenSCAD
Onshape

Job description

Formlabs is seeking a Print Optimization Intern on the SLA Materials Team to develop and test material settings for peak performance, including speed and surface quality. You will evaluate current performance and design experiments to drive improvements in software or hardware.

The role requires strong data analysis, experimental design, and experience with SOPs. Enthusiasm for 3D printing and hands-on measurement work is essential; on-site in Somerville, MA for Winter/Spring 2027.

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