About the role#
As a Materials Intern, you will join our materials development lab to address technical challenges. You will work alongside our team to develop, formulate, and test materials that have not been printed with before. Every experiment contributes to how we solve problems in 3D printing.
What you'll do#
- Work in the materials development lab on various material challenges.
- Develop, formulate, and test new materials for 3D printing.
What you'll need#
- Interest in material science or chemistry.
- Experience working in a wet lab environment.
- Completed research or coursework involving polymers.
- Familiarity with CAD programs such as SolidWorks.
- Basic computer programming skills in Python.
- Background in organic chemistry or plastic engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Somerville, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, on-site, paid position.
- Compensation: $1,300 to $1,700 per week.
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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