Hardware R&D Engineering 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.

Our Platform Technology team is a mix of mechanical, systems, and software engineers. We develop and maintain the Formlabs printing process. Our team works closely with other engineering teams to research and develop next generation printers and materials. We use engineering, physics, and experimentation to turn ideas into beautiful and accurate parts.

If you are a systems thinker who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary environment, we want you as a R&D Print Process Engineering Intern.

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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

Design, build, and innovate new 3D printing techniques - from developing new printer architectures to validating minute changes in galvo control

Work across teams to help implement improvements to current products such as redesigning support structure algorithm based on experiment results

Evaluate current printer performance for areas for improvement

Design and execute experiments and use results to inform and develop improvements in software or hardware

Tackle complex and open-ended problems across multiple engineering disciplines

You

Are willing to question assumptions and back it up with data

Are able to work autonomously to research

Have experience with experiment design and data analysis

Understand programming and scientific computing, ideally Python or Matlab

Are familiar with mechanical design, mechatronics, CAD modeling, and hands-on prototyping

Previous work on a consumer product

Developed physics-based models of complex systems

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.

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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