Hardware R&D Engineering Intern (Winter/Spring 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Out of Office Plan

Ample on-site parking

Catered on-site lunches

Cohort-based social and professional发展

Culture events

Unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs in Somerville, MA is seeking an intern to design, build, and validate advanced 3D printing techniques across printer architectures. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve products, including algorithms for supports and galvo control, and evaluate printer performance for potential enhancements.

The role requires hands‑on prototyping, experiment design, and data analysis, with Python or Matlab for computing.

Qualifications

• Experience with experiment design and data analysis.
• Familiar with Python or Matlab for scientific computing.
• Knowledge of mechanical design, CAD modeling, and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and validate new 3D printing techniques across architectures.
• Collaborate across teams to improve products, e.g., support-structure algorithms.
• Evaluate printer performance and identify improvement areas.
• Plan and execute experiments to inform software/hardware changes.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Python/Matlab

CAD modeling

Prototyping

Product experience

Tools

CAD software

Mechatronics tools

Job description

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.

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Internship Term: Winter/Spring 2027 (January - April)Commitment: Full‑timeLocation: Onsite in Somerville, MAApplication 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

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.

Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

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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