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

Formlabs builds 3D printing tools that enable people and organizations to design, prototype, and manufacture products. The R&D Print Process Engineering Intern will design and validate new 3D printing techniques, evaluate printer performance, conduct experiments, and develop software or hardware improvements across engineering disciplines.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• A portfolio of your previous engineering work/projects is required
• 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

Benefits:

• 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
• Unlimited 3D prints