Print Optimization Intern (Winter/Spring 2027)

Formlabs•Somerville, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Formlabs is seeking a Print Optimization Intern to join the SLA Materials Team for the Winter/Spring 2027 term. This role focuses on developing and testing materials settings for 3D printers to achieve peak performance in areas such as speed, surface quality, and support structures. The intern will evaluate current material setting performance, design and execute experiments, and use results to inform improvements in software or hardware. The position also involves operating high-accuracy measurement equipment to validate projects. This is a full-time, onsite internship in Somerville, MA, running from January to April 2027. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about 3D printing and eager to gain hands-on experience in the industry.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding programming and scientific computing, ideally Python and/or Matlab
Familiar with mechanical design and CAD modeling (Solidworks/OpenScad/Onshape a plus)

Responsibilities

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