Hardware R&D Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Bi-weekly pay

Job summary

Formlabs Inc. in Somerville, MA is seeking an R&D Print Process Engineering Intern to design, build, and validate new 3D printing techniques.

You will collaborate across teams to implement improvements to current products, evaluate printer performance, and design experiments to drive hardware and software enhancements. The role requires a portfolio of engineering work, data-driven thinking, and experience with Python or MATLAB, CAD modeling, and hands-on prototyping.

Qualifications

• Portfolio of previous engineering work/projects required.
• Ability to question assumptions and back it up with data.
• Experience with experiment design and data analysis.
• Familiar with programming and scientific computing, ideally Python or Matlab.
• Familiar with mechanical design, mechatronics, CAD modeling, and hands-on prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and innovate new 3D printing techniques.
• Work across teams to implement improvements to current products.
• Evaluate printer performance for potential improvements.
• Design and execute experiments and use results to inform improvements in software or hardware.
• Tackle complex and open-ended problems across multiple engineering disciplines.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

Mechanical design

Mechatronics

CAD modeling

Prototyping

Portfolio

Tools

CAD software

Python

MATLAB

Job description

**Department:** Hardware Engineering**Location:** Somerville, MAAt 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**.*Watch more videos of Formlabs interns !***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:****Intern Benefits & Perks:*** Flexible Out of Office Plan - take time when you need it* Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits* 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.***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.Our Candidate AI Guidelines are available. Please give them a read.**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**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.* 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