Hardware Systems Integration Intern (Fall 2026)

Formlabs•Somerville, MA

2d•$1,575 - $1,950•Onsite

About The Position

Formlabs is seeking a hands-on engineering intern with a wide range of talents, including mechanical design, scripting, test design, and data analysis, to join their team as a Hardware Systems Integration Intern. This internship is for Fall 2026, from September 14 to December 18, and is a full-time, onsite position in Somerville, MA. The role involves contributing to the creation of robust, high-reliability 3D printers by understanding complex system interactions, integrating new features, validating functionality, and testing for reliability. Interns will design and run studies to evaluate printer performance, design and build test setups for subsystem reliability, debug electro-mechanical systems, write Python scripts for studies, and assist in building and commissioning prototypes. The ideal candidate has a desire to learn, experience with mechanical or electro-mechanical systems, hands-on experience in lab research or project teams, and an up-to-date resume and portfolio.

Requirements

A portfolio of your previous engineering work/projects is required. Your application will not be considered without a portfolio.
Have a desire to hone your skills and learn more about engineering design and the process of bringing products to market
Have worked with mechanical or electro-mechanical systems and want exposure to the inner workings of 3D printers
Have one or more of the following hands-on experiences: Lab research, member of a project team, prior internship or previous work experience
Have an up-to-date resume and portfolio of your previous experience to highlight what you have learned and how you have applied that learning

Responsibilities

Design and run studies to characterize and evaluate the performance of 3D printers
Design and build test setups to evaluate the reliability of 3D printer subsystems
Debug and diagnose issues with the electro-mechanical systems and work with the Mechanical, Electrical, and Embedded Firmware teams to implement fixes
Put your software skills to work by writing Python scripts, queries, and making tools to support reliability and characterization studies
Polish your time management and communication skills to increase your effectiveness as an engineer
Assist in building and commissioning prototypes