Formlabs

Hardware R&D Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

Formlabs$81K — $101K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in engineering or related field
  • Proven experience with experiment design and data analysis
  • Familiarity with programming in Python or Matlab
  • Hands-on experience with CAD modeling and mechanical design
  • Previous involvement in consumer product development
  • Ability to construct physics-based models of complex systems
  • Strong ability to work independently and conduct research

Responsibilities

  • Design and innovate new 3D printing techniques
  • Collaborate with teams to improve existing products
  • Assess printer performance for improvement opportunities
  • Conduct experiments and apply results to enhance software or hardware
  • Solve complex problems across various engineering disciplines

Benefits

  • Flexible Out of Office Plan
  • On-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Regular catered lunches and snacks
  • Structured social and professional development experiences
  • Opportunities to participate in diverse culture events
  • Unlimited access to 3D printing resources
Full Job Description
Internship Term: Fall (September 14 - December 18)Commitment: Full-timeLocation: 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


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

About Formlabs

Formlabs is a 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer. The company was founded in 2011 by a team of engineers and designers from the MIT Media Lab. Formlabs specializes in stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) 3D printers, as well as related software and materials. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including healthcare, engineering, and education. Formlabs has received numerous awards for its innovative products and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Learn more about Formlabs
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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