About the role#
As a Hardware R&D Engineering Intern, you will join our Platform Technology team to research and develop next-generation 3D printing systems. You will work in a multi-disciplinary environment alongside mechanical, systems, and software engineers to turn ideas into physical parts. This role focuses on the core printing process, requiring a mix of experimentation, physics, and engineering.
What you'll do#
- Design, build, and innovate new 3D printing techniques, ranging from new printer architectures to galvo control validation.
- Evaluate current printer performance to identify and implement improvements.
- Redesign support structure algorithms based on your experimental findings.
- Design and execute experiments, using the data to drive changes in software or hardware.
- Tackle complex, open-ended problems that span multiple engineering disciplines.
What you'll need#
- A portfolio of previous engineering work or projects.
- Experience with experiment design and data analysis.
- Proficiency in programming and scientific computing.
- Familiarity with mechanical design, mechatronics, CAD modeling, and hands-on prototyping.
- Experience working on a consumer product and developing physics-based models of complex systems.
- The ability to work autonomously to research and a willingness to question assumptions with data.
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics.
Location & details#
- Location: Somerville, MA (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027 (Full-time).
- Compensation: $1,575 to $1,950 per week, paid bi-weekly.
- Benefits: Catered lunches, on-site parking, commuter benefits, and a flexible out of office plan.
About Formlabs
Formlabs manufactures 3D printers for engineers, designers, and healthcare providers. The company produces SLA and SLS printers along with post-processing equipment. Founded in 2011, it operates from its headquarters in Somerville, Massachusetts. It maintains additional offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, and Hungary. The organization employs approximately 791 people.
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