Print Optimization Intern (Winter/Spring 2027)

Socket.dev; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

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

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: Winter/Spring 2027 (January - April)Commitment: Full-timeLocation: 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.

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:

$1,425—$1,750 USD