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3D Print Technician

Formlabs · Boston, MAtoday
$52k – $72kfrom the posting

Run Formlabs 3D printers, characterize materials, and develop print settings for engineering prototypes.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on with Formlabs' own SLA/SLS printers and a team of scientists characterizing materials.

Might not be for you. Production-focused with weekly quotas; less open-ended R&D.

Mostly at the benchHands-on executionFast-paced First industry roleBS acceptable

Adjacent materials rolecharacterize materials, and develop print settings; Experience with SLA and/or SLS printing

H-1B filings

Formlabs filed 8 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Senior Quality Engineer- Manufacturing, Manufacturing Software Engineer, Mechanical Engineer. Median filed pay: $135K a year.

From U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data. A filing is a record of past hiring, not a promise about this role, so confirm sponsorship with the employer. Titles and filed pay ·Every employer's filings

Seniority
Technician
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Industry
General manufacturing
Role
Manufacturing / Production
Benefits
equity/RSUssabbatical leaveon-site lunches

Role details

About Formlabs

Do you want to change how the world creates?

At Formlabs, we're building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.

We're a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you're ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.

Your Impact

Our Engineering Print Farm is where we print parts for the engineering team to use for prototyping and quality purposes. Our team needs someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and industrious, ready to tackle (and print!) anything that comes their way. If you are excited to work with your hands, we want you to join the Form Team as an 3D Print Technician.

The Job:

  • Running our Formlabs 3D printers
  • Work with a team of diverse scientists to design and execute experiments, characterize materials, and develop print settings
  • Editing Python scripts for print modification
  • 3D scanning, file organization, and data reporting
  • Assist in testing requirements, goals, and features

You:

  • Experience running various 3D printers
  • Always have an eagle eye on the details – no bad print part would get past you
  • Ability to edit Python scripts
  • Excited to see (and drive) the entire print production process from start to finish (printing, washing, cleaning, packing, shipping parts, and more!)
  • Very focused and can operate efficiently with minimal supervision
  • Can smoothly navigate competing priorities, tight deadlines, and last minute projects
  • A friendly communicator who can interface with all teams to get things done
  • Can streamline our production process and meet weekly quotas
  • Diligent about meeting weekly quotas and targets

Bonus:

  • Familiarity with CAD software
  • Experience with SLA and/or SLS printing
  • Managing a 3d print farm

Our Benefits & Perks

  • Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401K matching and access to financial advisors
  • Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
  • Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it
  • Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
  • Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
  • Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
  • And of course… unlimited 3D prints

*We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.*

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the 3D Print Technician role at Formlabs?

The listed annual base salary range is $52K–$72K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Formlabs sponsor H-1B visas?

Formlabs has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the 3D Print Technician role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the 3D Print Technician role at Formlabs based?

This role is based in Boston, MA.

What degree is required for the 3D Print Technician role at Formlabs?

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