Hardware R&D Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Formlabs Internships; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Formlabs is hiring a Hardware R&D Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 (May/June–August). The role is full-time and onsite in Somerville, MA. A portfolio of your engineering work is required to apply.

You will design, build, and validate 3D printing techniques, collaborate across teams, and evaluate performance to drive improvements in hardware and software. Compensation is paid weekly with a 40-hour expectation.

Qualifications

• Portfolio of engineering work/projects is required.
• Experience with experiment design and data analysis.
• Understanding programming and scientific computing (Python or MATLAB).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and innovate 3D printing techniques and printer architectures.
• Collaborate across teams to improve current products, incl. support structure algorithms.
• Evaluate printer performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Design and run experiments; translate results into software/hardware improvements.
• Tackle cross-disciplinary, open-ended engineering challenges.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Programming: Python/ Matlab

Mechanical design

CAD modeling

Mechatronics

Hands-on prototyping

Consumer product experience

Physics-based models

Education

Pursuing engineering degree

Tools

Python

MATLAB

CAD software

Job description

Hardware R&D Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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.

Our Platform Technology team is a mix of mechanical, systems, and software engineers. We develop and maintain the Formlabs printing process. Our team works closely with other engineering teams to research and develop next generation printers and materials. We use engineering, physics, and experimentation to turn ideas into beautiful and accurate parts.

If you are a systems thinker who enjoys working in a multi‑disciplinary environment, we want you as a R&D Print Process Engineering Intern.

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Internship Term: Summer 2027 (May/June - August)
Commitment: Full-time
Location: Onsite in Somerville, MA
Application Requirements: A portfolio of your previous engineering work/projects is required.

The Job

• Design, build, and innovate new 3D printing techniques - from developing new printer architectures to validating minute changes in galvo control
• Work across teams to help implement improvements to current products such as redesigning support structure algorithm based on experiment results
• Evaluate current printer performance for areas for improvement
• Design and execute experiments and use results to inform and develop improvements in software or hardware
• Tackle complex and open‑ended problems across multiple engineering disciplines

You

• Are willing to question assumptions and back it up with data
• Are able to work autonomously to research
• Have experience with experiment design and data analysis
• Understand programming and scientific computing, ideally Python or Matlab
• Are familiar with mechanical design, mechatronics, CAD modeling, and hands‑on prototyping
• Previous work on a consumer product
• Developed physics‑based models of complex systems
• Flexible Out of Office Plan – take time when you need it
• Catered on‑site lunches (3x per week), snacks, beverages, & treats
• Cohort‑based social and professional development experience for interns
• 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.

Compensation

Interns at Formlabs are paid on a bi‑weekly pay schedule. The pay range for this role will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization. This is a salaried role, so you will always be paid based on the assumed 40 hours per week as a full‑time intern. This position does not offer housing or relocation assistance.

The weekly pay range for this role is:

$1,575 - $1,950 USD

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