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 are ready to tackle intriguing challenges on a real world product, we want you on our team as a
Mechanical Engineering Intern.Internship Term: Winter/Spring 2027 (January - April)
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
CompensationInterns 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
