About the role#
As a Print Process Intern, you will join the Print Optimization Team to improve the capabilities of our SLS 3D printing platforms. You will work at the intersection of hardware, software, and materials to ensure our products print parts that are accurate, reliable, and easy to use. This is a full-time role based in Somerville, Massachusetts, for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Drive root cause analysis across mechanics, fluid dynamics, software, chemistry, optics, electronics, and thermodynamics.
- Design efficient experiments to understand behavior within complex systems.
- Tackle multi-disciplinary problems to improve print performance.
- Develop and commercialize solutions that provide immediate benefits to customers.
- Identify specific performance boosts and estimate the number of customers who will benefit from these improvements.
What you'll need#
- A background in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Chemistry.
- Hands-on experience and a willingness to work across different technical disciplines.
- Proficiency with CAD programs such as SolidWorks.
- Basic programming skills in Python.
- Ability to build Design of Experiments (DOE) and custom tests.
- Understanding of material properties and characterization.
- A portfolio is strongly encouraged.
Location & details#
- Location: On-site in Somerville, MA.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May/June through August).
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Compensation: $1,300 to $1,650 per week.
- Benefits: Catered on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, on-site parking, commuter benefits, social events, and unlimited 3D printing.
About Formlabs
Formlabs manufactures 3D printers for engineers, designers, and healthcare providers. The company produces SLA and SLS printers along with post-processing equipment. Founded in 2011, it operates from its headquarters in Somerville, Massachusetts. It maintains additional offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, and Hungary. The organization employs approximately 791 people.
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