Additive Manufacturing Intern

Orion Additive Manufacturing GmbH; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend during internship

On-site Berlin location

Job summary

Orion Additive Manufacturing GmbH in Berlin seeks an Additive Manufacturing Intern to support R&D projects for at least six months. The role starts as a mandatory Pflichtpraktikum (months 1–3) with stipend, and may transition into a paid internship (months 4–6).

You will gain hands-on experience with FFF printing on real customer projects, improve printing results, and help optimize lab processes while working in a small, multilingual team.

Qualifications

• Enrolled and pursuing a B.Sc./M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar field (mandatory).
• Registered in Berlin (Angemeldet) for the internship (strict requirement).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Operate FFF machinery to print qualification geometries for customers and partners.
• Provide printability feedback and review geometric designs for improvements.
• Assess 3D printing processes and identify optimization opportunities.
• Perform routine quality checks on machines and prints.
• Propose best practices to improve lab workflows and results.
• Maintain machines in excellent working condition.

Skills

SolidWorks

FFF printing

Autonomy

AM fundamentals

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

At Orion AM we focus on scientific research and the development of Additive Manufacturing technologies. Our AM systems allow aerospace companies, hospitals, research institutes, and service bureausto printmedical- and aerospace-grade polymers with the strength and density of injection-moulded parts.

We believe in building responsible and ethical technologies that tangibly better humanity.Our curiosity fuels us to explore, innovate, create, and grow.

We are seeking an Additive Manufacturing Intern to support our R&D projects for a minimum of 6 months. This role begins as a mandatory Internship (Pflichtpraktikum) positionfor the first 3 months (paid with stipend), with the prospect of transitioning into a paid Internship (Freiwilliges Praktikum) from month 4.

This position gives you the opportunity to deepen your AM knowledgeby working with us onactual customer projects, perfecting printing results, andactively improving our processes and machines.

Responsibilities:

• Operate Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) machinery to print qualification test geometries for our customers and partners in research, aerospace, medicine, automotive and other industries
• Review geometries and provide printability optimization feedback for our customers and partners
• Review 3D printing processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Conduct routine quality checks
• Identify and propose best practices for the lab
• Ensure all machines are maintained in excellent working condition

You Are:

• Currently enrolled and seeking a mandatory internship as part of your M.Sc. or B.Sc.in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar field. This is a strict requirement.
• Already officially registered (Angemeldet) in Berlin. This is a strict requirement.
• Inquisitive, curious, and highly autonomous
• Proficient in SolidWorks
• Experienced in using FFF machines, with a strong foundational understanding of AM
• A creative problem solver who is excited to suggest design improvements
• Skilled at multitasking, prioritizing, and communicating
• Able to handle confidential protocols professionally
• Fluent in English (our primary office language) and German.

These qualities are important, but we encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not meet every single one.

What We Offer:

• Direct, hands-on experience with one of the most significant technologies in Industry 4.0.
• Research and development experience infrontiertechnology.
• An energetic, transparent, and friendly start-up environment.
• The opportunity to own projects and resultsin your specialty.

Summary

Job type:Paid Mandatory Internship (Months 1–3) with a path to transition to Paid Voluntary Internship (Months 4–6)
Location:Berlin Moabit(100% on-site)
Start date:From November 2026 Onwards
Duration:at least 6 months
Time commitment: 40 hours/week
Salary:Stipend during Mandatory Internship, minimum wage for Voluntary Internship

Developing the future of AM, one layer at a time. We’re a small team specialized in printing high-performance polymers for the most demanding industries on (and off) the planet. Nine people, seven languages, nine favorite desserts.Will you be our tenth?

Orion AM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, disability, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status and/or beliefs,or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, including the German General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).