Advanced 3D Printing Mechanical Engineering Intern

Bracket Bot Inc. • San Francisco, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Bracket Bot is seeking an Advanced 3D Printing Mechanical Engineering Intern to contribute to the development of printed robot parts and the processes involved in their creation. This role offers a hands-on experience where the intern will engage with CAD, print preparation, materials science, tolerance analysis, testing, and mechanical iteration. The ideal candidate will have a passion for understanding the root causes of print failures and a drive to improve subsequent designs. This internship is based onsite in San Francisco and combines mechanical engineering principles with practical additive manufacturing techniques. Bracket Bot is committed to building a diverse team and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Requirements

• Hands-on 3D printing experience and examples of mechanical parts you’ve made.
• CAD skills and an interest in mechanisms, materials, and manufacturing.
• Ability to troubleshoot print failures and reason about fit, strength, and tolerances.
• Patience with measurement and iteration, alongside a drive to build quickly.
• Clear communication and careful documentation of results.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with functional robot parts, assemblies, or fixtures.
• Experience testing different materials or improving print reliability.
• Experience maintaining printers or managing multiple prints and revisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and iterate mechanical parts for additive manufacturing.
• Prepare prints and evaluate orientation, supports, fit, strength, and material choices.
• Operate and maintain 3D printers and troubleshoot print failures.
• Measure parts, check tolerances, assemble prototypes, and test mechanical behavior.
• Compare print settings and designs using practical experiments.
• Document results and help make successful parts and print processes repeatable.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed