Build Team Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: Somerville, MA Department: Hardware Engineering

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.

As an Build Team Intern, you will assist in prototyping, building, and testing systems that will go into future generations of our 3D printers.

If you are passionate about building hardware through interdisciplinary hands-on work, join our team as a Build Team 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

The Job

Assist in building and modifying prototypes of next generations 3D printers and accessory equipment

Fabricate and/or machine simple mechanical parts

Inspect parts via CMM, calipers, micrometers, multimeters

Set up and perform engineering tests

Create and present various reports, ensuring organized documentation is provided to engineers throughout any testing process

Run test procedures on our SLA printers, ensuring to properly log the different HW configurations and document secondary observations i.e. surface quality of print

You

Are a hands-on DIYer or maker eager to work on state of the art printers

Have some experience using a 3D printer

Are able to manage a high level of detail with large data sets

Can collaborate effectively with team members on diverse projects

Can interpret technical issues from non-technical explanation

Bonus skills

Familiar with CAD

Prior building experience

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.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply.  Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

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

$1,250—$1,625 USD