Formlabs
3D Print Optimization Engineer
$85K–$148K
Somerville, MA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Location
- Somerville, MA
Somerville, MA, United States - Education
- B.S., M.S., or PhD in any science/engineering discipline (all are welcome)
About the job
Optimizes SLA and SLS 3D printing performance by investigating complex system behavior, designing experiments, and developing and commercializing improvements for customers.
What you'll do
- Improve the capabilities and print performance of SLA and SLS platforms.
- Conduct root cause analysis across relevant technical disciplines and customer behavior; design experiments to understand system variables.
- Develop and commercialize solutions that improve customer print performance.
What they ask for
- B.S., M.S., or PhD in any science or engineering discipline.
- Customer focus, ownership, and attention to detail.
- Hands-on approach and willingness to work across disciplines.
- Ability to work autonomously and learn new skills to achieve objectives.
Nice to have
- Coding experience, ideally python; experience in computer-aided design (CAD).
- Understanding of material properties and characterization; participation in a new product release.
Pay
$85,000 — $148,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
SLA, SLS, python, CAD
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