Hardware Systems Integration Intern (Winter/Spring 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Out of Office Plan

On‑site parking and commuter benefits

Catered lunches, snacks, beverages

Onsite 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs is offering a Winter/Spring 2027 internship in Somerville, MA, onsite, focused on high‑reliability 3D printers. You will join cross‑disciplinary teams to design tests, evaluate subsystems, and prototype features, while contributing to reliability studies and software tooling.

A portfolio of engineering work is required, and interns are paid bi‑weekly on a salaried schedule with standard full‑time expectations.

Qualifications

• Portfolio of engineering work/projects is required.
• Experience with mechanical or electro‑mechanical systems is desirable.
• An up‑to‑date resume and portfolio highlight learning and applied skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and run studies to characterize printer performance.
• Build test setups to evaluate subsystem reliability.
• Debug and diagnose electro‑mechanical issues with cross‑functional teams.
• Write Python scripts and tools for reliability studies.
• Assist in building and commissioning prototypes.

Skills

Python scripting

Hands-on engineering

Communication skills

Portfolio emphasis

Tools

Python

Lab equipment

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.

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Internship Term

Winter/Spring 2027 (January - April)

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

Creating a robust, high‑reliability 3D printer necessitates a team of cross‑disciplinary engineers who can understand complex system interactions to integrate new features, validate functionality, and test for reliability. As an intern, you will contribute to this process in the following ways:

• 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