Hardware Systems Integration Intern (Summer 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 & pre-tax commut

Catered on-site lunches (3x per week),

Cohort-based social and professional

Many opt-in culture events across our

Unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs in Somerville, MA is seeking a hands-on Hardware Systems Integration Intern for Summer 2027. You’ll work across mechanical design, scripting, test design, and data analysis to help characterize and improve 3D printer performance.

You will design and run studies, build test setups, debug electro-mechanical systems, and contribute to prototypes with the Mechanical, Electrical, and Embedded Firmware teams. Portfolio required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing engineering studies with hands-on approach.
• Experience with mechanical or electro-mechanical systems.
• Portfolio of engineering work/projects required.

Responsibilities

• Design and run studies to characterize and evaluate the performance of 3D printers.
• Design and build test setups to evaluate the reliability of 3D printer subsystems.
• Debug and diagnose issues with electro‑mechanical systems and work with cross‑functional teams to implement fixes.
• Write Python scripts, queries, and build tools to support reliability and characterization studies.
• Polish time management and communication skills to increase effectiveness as an engineer.
• Assist in building and commissioning prototypes.

Skills

Mechanical design

Python scripting

Data analysis

Test design

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.

We’re a team of hands‑on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.

We’re looking for a hands‑on engineering intern with a wide range of talents - from mechanical design to scripting, test design to data analysis. If this describes you, we want you on the team as a Hardware Systems Integration Intern.

Internship Term: Summer2027 (May/June-August) Commitment: Full‑time Location: Onsite in Somerville, MA

Application Requirements: A portfolio of your previous engineering work/projects is required. Your application will not be considered without a portfolio.

The Job:

• Design and run studies to characterize and evaluate the performance of 3D printers
• Design and build test setups to evaluate the reliability of 3D printer subsystems
• Debug and diagnose issues with the electro‑mechanical systems and work with the Mechanical, Electrical, and Embedded Firmware teams to implement fixes
• Put your software skills to work by writing Python scripts, queries, and making tools to support reliability and characterization studies
• Polish your time management and communication skills to increase your effectiveness as an engineer
• Assist in building and commissioning prototypes

You:

• Have a desire to hone your skills and learn more about engineering design and the process of bringing products to market
• Have worked with mechanical or electro‑mechanical systems and want exposure to the inner workings of 3D printers
• Have one or more of the following hands‑on experiences: Lab research, member of a project team, prior internship or previous work experience
• Have an up‑to‑date resume and portfolio of your previous experience to highlight what you have learned and how you have applied that learning

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.

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