Hardware Reliability Intern (Summer 2027)
Formlabs•Somerville, MA
•$81,900 - $101,400•Onsite
About The Position
Formlabs is seeking a Hardware Reliability Intern for the summer internship term to help ensure products in development are reliable and ready to ship, and to triage reliability issues in products already in the field. The Hardware Reliability Engineering team works with design teams across disciplines to identify product flaws and develop redesigns that make systems more robust. The role is onsite in Somerville, Massachusetts, and runs from May or June through August. It is a full-time commitment. A portfolio of previous engineering work or projects is recommended.
Requirements
- Be well versed in complex electromechanical systems and passionate about understanding how to make them work reliably.
- Have experience developing full-system test plans and executing them within fast-paced product development timelines.
- Have experience testing a wide range of sensors, actuators, and mechanical components.
- Be able to prototype and run tests, from experimental setup through hardware and software implementation.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Linux systems and scripting in various languages; Python is preferred.
- Familiarity with HALT and HASS testing.
- A portfolio of previous engineering work or projects is recommended.
Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and manage system-, subsystem-, and component-level validation test plans to ensure products meet design and reliability requirements.
- Coordinate with other teams to ensure thorough system testing.
- Perform hands-on and data-driven root cause analysis to triage field failures and electromechanical systems, using common problem-solving methodologies and a physics-of-failure approach.
- Design, build, and implement automated testing equipment for subsystem characterization and reliability and environmental testing.
- Collaborate with the design team throughout product development to perform risk assessments, manage continuous testing, and contribute to design reviews.
Benefits
- Flexible Out of Office Plan
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Catered on-site lunches three times per week, snacks, beverages, and treats
- Cohort-based social and professional development experience for interns
- Opt-in culture events
- Unlimited 3D prints
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
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