Hardware R&D Engineering Intern (Winter/Spring 2027)

FormlabsFormlabsSomerville, Massachusetts, United States
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Posted

9/1/2026

Employment

Intern

Range

$82k - $101k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

Design, build, and innovate new 3D printing techniques while working across teams to implement improvements to current products. Evaluate printer performance and execute experiments to inform hardware and software enhancements.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be systems thinkers with experience in experiment design, data analysis, and programming (Python or Matlab). Proficiency in mechanical design, CAD modeling, and hands-on prototyping is required, along with a portfolio of previous engineering work.

Key skills

3D printingMechanical designMechatronicsCAD modelingPythonMatlabExperiment designData analysisPhysics-based modelingPrototypingSystems thinkingGalvo controlAlgorithm development

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About Formlabs

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Employees

779

Type

Privately Held

Size

501-1,000 employees

Formlabs builds the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life. Headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts with offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, and Hungary, Formlabs is the professional 3D printer of choice for engineers, designers, manufacturers, healthcare providers, and decision makers around the globe. Formlabs products include the Form Series SLA printers, Fuse Series SLS printers, Form Wash and Form Cure post-processing solutions.

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Job categories

EngineeringTechnologyManufacturingScience & ResearchSoftware

Description

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. Watch more videos of Formlabs interns here! 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. 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. 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: $1,575—$1,950 USD

Requirements

  • 3D printing
  • Mechanical design
  • Mechatronics
  • CAD modeling
  • Python
  • Matlab
  • Experiment design
  • Data analysis
  • Physics-based modeling
  • Prototyping
  • Systems thinking
  • Galvo control
  • Algorithm development

Benefits

  • Flexible out of office plan
  • On-site parking
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Catered on-site lunches
  • Snacks and beverages
  • Cohort-based social and professional development
  • Unlimited 3D prints

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