Mech Eng Intern - Additive Manufacturing & Automation

Freeform; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Daily catered lunch

Fully stocked kitchenette

Casual dress

Flexible hours

Team building events

Job summary

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing software-driven scalability to physical production. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge systems, collaborating with electrical and software engineers to integrate subsystems into production-ready platforms.

You will gain hands-on experience on complex mechanical assemblies, motion systems, and thermal/fluid subsystems in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Hands-on design experience from internships or engineering clubs (FSAE, Baja SAE, solar car, rocket/robotics, or similar).
• Strong grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals and first-principles problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Own a cradle to grave project that delivers meaningful impact to critical print factory capabilities
• Contribute to the design, build, prototyping, and testing of mechanical components, subassemblies, and systems
• Assist with tolerance analysis and mechanical feasibility studies
• Participate in hands-on builds, integration, and validation of mechanical systems
• Collaborate with senior engineers to improve system performance, reliability, and manufacturability

Skills

Hands-on design experience

First-principles problem solving

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering (ABET accredited)

Job description

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing software-driven scalability to physical production. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge systems, collaborating with electrical and software engineers to integrate subsystems into production-ready platforms.

You will gain hands-on experience on complex mechanical assemblies, motion systems, and thermal/fluid subsystems in a fast-paced,