Makerspace Fellow (Winter/Spring 2027)

Formlabs•Somerville, MA

10d•$52,000 - $67,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Makerspace Fellow supports Formlabs employees in using Community SLA printing spaces and Formlabs equipment. The Fellow maintains printers and tools through routine cleaning, inspections, tank and cartridge swaps, and first-line troubleshooting. They keep the Community SLA Print Farm and Makerspace stocked, safe, and organized, including managing resin, consumables, personal protective equipment, IPA, waste handling, and tools. The role also involves printing parts for the Workplace Experience and Recruiting teams; creating and maintaining signage, workflows, and documentation so employees can print independently; and hosting office hours and introductory sessions for first-time printers. The Fellow identifies improvements to equipment and workspace setups, builds a personal project using Formlabs printers and materials, and updates the Fellow handbook. The position includes 2–4 hours per week for a personal design or engineering project showcasing a unique or technically complex use of Formlabs hardware, software, and/or materials. The fellowship runs January through April 2027. The commitment is part-time (20 hours per week) or full-time (40 hours per week), with flexibility to work into the early evening after office hours. The role is intended for a current undergraduate student. Compensation is $1,000–$1,300 per week, paid bi-weekly. The role does not offer housing or relocation assistance.

Requirements

Current undergraduate student.
Experience with 3D printing using any technology; SLA or SLS experience is a plus.
Hands-on maker who has built, fixed, or printed something out of personal interest.
Organized and reliable, able to own and maintain a recurring checklist.
Comfortable helping people with a wide range of technical backgrounds.
Self-directed with minimal supervision and quick to ask for help when stuck.

Nice To Haves

CAD experience with Fusion, Onshape, SolidWorks, Blender, or similar tools.
Experience in a makerspace, fab lab, school shop, or customer-facing role.
Graphic design or content creation experience, including signage or social content.

Responsibilities

Maintain printers and tools in Community SLA printing spaces through routine cleaning, inspections, tank and cartridge swaps, and first-line troubleshooting.
Keep the Community SLA Print Farm and Makerspace stocked, safe, and organized, including resin, consumables, PPE, IPA and waste handling, and hand and power tools.
Print parts for the Workplace Experience and Recruiting teams, including internal event pieces and giveaways for career fairs and candidate events.
Design and maintain signage, workflows, and documentation that help employees print independently.
Host office hours and introductory sessions for first-time printers.
Identify ways to improve equipment and workspace setups for making.
Build a personal project using Formlabs printers and materials.
Spend 2–4 hours per week on a personal design or engineering project showcasing a unique or technically complex use of Formlabs hardware, software, and/or materials.
Update the Fellow handbook throughout the fellowship.