Print Optimization Intern (Summer 2026)

<p>At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life. <strong>Internships at Formlabs </strong>give students the opportunity to create, build, solve, and discover in every area of our business. Come build your career and build the future of 3D printing. Internship perks include social events, networking opportunities, access to our fully-stocked kitchens and onsite lunches, and unlimited 3D printing!</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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&nbsp;</span><strong>Print Optimization Intern</strong> on the SLA Materials Team.<span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><em><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2BQTMXCOuTE?si=WxUHqEwcqnFB44Br" width="560" height="314"></iframe></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><em>Watch more videos of Formlabs interns&nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwr52gp_JAac9Zyg_A4L_5KVOVyY54eex&amp;si=pxeN5kg6QYD6OyvR" target="_blank">here</a>!&nbsp;</em></span></p> <p><strong>Internship Term: </strong>Summer 2026 (May 11 or June 1 - August 21)<span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><strong>Commitment: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Full-time</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><strong>Location: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Onsite in Somerville, MA</span></p> <p><strong>The job:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Develop and test materials settings for peak performance (speed, surface quality, supports, etc)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Evaluate current material setting performance to identify areas for improvement</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Design and execute experiments, using results to inform and develop improvements in software or hardware</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Learn and operate high accuracy measurement equipment to validate your projects</li> </ul> <p><strong>You:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Well-organized, good time management, and excellent attention to detail</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Communicate test results effectively and in a timely manner</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with data analysis</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with experimental design</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience working with protocols/SOPs</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enthusiastic and interested in 3D printing</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Skills (Optional):&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Basic understanding programming and scientific computing, ideally Python and/or Matlab</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Familiar with mechanical design and CAD modeling (Solidworks/OpenScad/Onshape a plus)</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Intern Benefits &amp; Perks:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Flexible Out of Office Plan – take time when you need it</li> <li>Ample on-site parking &amp; pre-tax commuter benefits</li> <li>Catered on-site lunches (3x per week), snacks, beverages, &amp; treats</li> <li>Cohort-based social and professional development experience for interns</li> <li>Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community</li> <li>And of course… unlimited 3D prints</li> </ul> <p><em>We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. &nbsp;We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. &nbsp;</em></p> <p><strong>Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply.</strong> &nbsp;Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Compensation</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">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.</span></p></div><div class="title">The bi-weekly pay range for this role is:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$2,800</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$3,300 USD</span></div></div></div>