Mechanical Eng Intern — Hands-on 3D Printing, Spring 2027

Freeformfuturecorp; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Free meals

Casual dress

Flexible hours

Team building events

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Freeform is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Spring 2027 to join a team advancing autonomous metal 3D printing factories. You will design, prototype, test, and help integrate mechanical subsystems in a fast-paced setting, embracing first-principles problem solving and close collaboration with electrical and software engineers.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s in ME or AE with hands-on design experience from clubs or internships.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an ABET accredited university or college.
• Hands-on design experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, solar car, rocket club, robotics club, or similar.
• Strong grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first-principles approach to solving problems.

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

Strong communication

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Motion control knowledge

Job description

Freeform is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Spring 2027 to join a team advancing autonomous metal 3D printing factories. You will design, prototype, test, and help integrate mechanical subsystems in a fast-paced setting, embracing first-principles problem solving and close collaboration with electrical and software engineers.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s in ME or AE with hands-on design experience from clubs or internships.