Industrial Design Intern (Fall 2026)

Formlabs•Somerville, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Formlabs is seeking an Industrial Design Intern for the Fall term (September 14 - December 18) to join their team in Somerville, MA. This full-time, onsite internship focuses on designing new products from concept to production. The intern will collaborate with a cross-functional team of designers, engineers, and scientists to create beautiful, functional hardware that enhances user experience and communicates brand values. Formlabs is a company that empowers innovation through its 3D printing technology, used by over 50,000 industry leaders worldwide.

Requirements

Pursuing a university degree in Industrial Design (related design or engineering degrees considered)
Demonstrate fluency in aesthetic decision making and an eye for detail
Able to communicate quickly and effectively with hand sketches
Capable in 3D CAD, Keyshot, and Adobe CC
Comfortable prototyping using a variety of methods
Experience with engineering and manufacturability constraints

Responsibilities

Help design new products from idea to production
Develop design concepts, with clear and compelling visual communication
Prototype continuously, from quick mockups to refined cosmetic models
Test designs with users, translate results back into the design process
Help refine the hardware user experience, from unboxing to maintenance
Create high quality CAD to communicate design intent
Collaborate closely with Product, UI Design, Engineering, Manufacturing to develop well-balanced solutions
Assist with cosmetic specification and validation