3D Printing Technician Intern

Emulatics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Emulatics is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented 3D Printing Technician Intern to join our on-site team in New York. You will directly manage machines, handle physical parts, and process client orders from week one, gaining practical additive manufacturing experience.

Working with our engineering group, you will operate, maintain, and optimize the 3D printing setup while turning concepts into finished parts for real clients, with mentorship and flexible hours to fit your schedule.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Hands-on experience operating FDM or SLA 3D printers (personal, academic, or lab setup).
• Familiarity with slicing software is a plus.
• Interest in content creation or social media is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor 3D print jobs across on-site machine fleets.
• Perform post-processing duties including support removal, sanding, curing, and surface finishing.
• Pack and ship finished parts safely for client delivery.
• Assist with some machine maintenance: clogs, nozzle changes, bed cleaning.
• Shadow experienced technicians to diagnose and troubleshoot printing equipment.
• Inspect finished parts for quality, dimensional accuracy, structural integrity, and failures.

Skills

3D printing

FDM printing

SLA printing

Slicing software

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Emulatics is looking for a hands‑on, detail-oriented 3D Printing Technician Intern to join our team on-site. If you are passionate about additive manufacturing or rapid prototyping this is your chance to gain practical industry experience.

You’ll be directly managing machines, handling physical parts, and processing client orders starting your very first week. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, you’ll master the ins and outs of a high-throughput additive manufacturing facility in no time.

Working side‑by‑side with our engineering team, you will help maintain, operate, and optimize our 3D printing setup while turning physical concepts into finished products for real clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor 3D print jobs across on‑site machine fleets.
• Perform post‑processing duties including support removal, sanding, curing, and surface finishing.
• Pack and ship finished parts safely for client delivery.
• Assist with some machine maintenance: clogs, nozzle changes, bed cleaning
• Shadow experienced technicians to diagnose and troubleshoot printing equipment.
• Inspect finished parts for quality, dimensional accuracy, structural integrity, and failures.

Qualifications & Skills

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience operating FDM or SLA 3D printers (personal, academic, or lab setup).
• Familiarity with slicing software is a plus.
• An interest in content creation or social media is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

What You’ll Gain

• Direct, practical experience in additive manufacturing and hardware prototyping.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers in an active, hands‑on environment.
• Flexible hours designed to accommodate course schedules.
• Potential for conversion into a paid part‑time position based on performance.