Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Bi-weekly pay

Parking & commuter benefits

On-site lunches

Social & professional development

Culture events

Unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs in Somerville, MA seeks a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to design, build, and test 3D printers. You will work hands-on in our in-house labs on prototypes and components.

You’ll join design reviews, learn the engineering drawing process, and collaborate with vendors to tackle manufacturing challenges while developing your documentation skills. This full-time onsite internship offers hands-on growth and real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Portfolio of previous engineering work required.
• Experience with mechanical or electro‑mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with engineering design process and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, test, and evaluate 3D printer performance.
• Participate in design reviews and solve design/manufacturing problems.
• Polish time management and communication as an engineer.
• Build prototype components and assemblies in house.
• Create CAD drawings and engineering documentation.
• Assist with communications to vendors and suppliers to address production challenges.

Skills

CAD design

Prototype development

Mechanical systems

Portfolio

Tools

CAD software

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.

Your Impact:

Designing 3D printers is a cross‑discipline experience where each individual contributes a portion of the overall knowledge required to bring a product to market. It seems like a daunting task from the outside; however, it can be broken down into smaller pieces that, when combined, result in a sophisticated device that embodies a lot of science, engineering, and manufacturing know‑how. If you are passionate about hands‑on engineering and rapid prototyping and is ready to tackle intriguing challenges on a real world product, we want you on our team as a Mechanical Engineering Intern.

Internship Term: Summer 2027 (May/June - August)

Commitment: Full‑time

Location: Onsite in Somerville, MA

Application Requirements: A portfolio of your previous engineering work/projects is required. View our Portfolio FAQ here!

The Job:

• Design, assemble, test, and evaluate the performance of 3D printers.
• Participate in design reviews and help solve design, engineering, and manufacturing problems.
• Polish your time management and communication skills to increase your effectiveness as an engineer.
• Build prototype components and assemblies using our in‑house facilities.
• Put your CAD skills to work designing parts and assemblies, creating engineering drawings and learning about the importance of documentation control.
• Assist with direct communications to our vendors and suppliers to help overcome production challenges.

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 complex 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
• Salaried bi‑weekly pay schedule
• 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.

Our Candidate AI Guidelines are available here. Please give them a read.

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