Hardware Systems Integration Intern (Summer 2026)

At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life. Internships at Formlabs give students the opportunity to create, build, solve, and discover in every area of our business. Come build your career and build the future of 3D printing. Internship perks include social events, networking opportunities, access to our fully-stocked kitchens and onsite lunches, and unlimited 3D printing!

We’re looking for a hands-on engineer with a wide range of talents- from mechanical design to scripting, test design to data analysis. If this describes you, we want you on the team as a Hardware Systems Integration Intern.

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Internship Term: Summer 2026 (May/June - August 21)
Commitment: Full-time
Location: Onsite in Somerville, MA
Application Requirements: A portfolio of your previous engineering work/projects is required. Your application will not be considered without a portfolio.

The Job:

Creating a robust, high-reliability 3D printer necessitates a team of cross-disciplinary engineers who can understand complex system interactions to integrate new features, validate functionality, and test for reliability. As an intern, you will contribute to this process in the following ways:

• 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

You:

• 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

Intern Benefits & Perks:

• 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

• And of course… unlimited 3D prints

Compensation:

Interns at Formlabs are paid on a bi-weekly pay schedule. The pay range for this role is between $2,900 and $3,300 per bi-weekly pay period, and your pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization. This is a salaried role, so you will always be paid based on the assumed 40 hours per week as a full-time intern. This position does not offer housing or relocation assistance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

Compensation

We are all owners of Formlabs and direct beneficiaries of our success. We believe that equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs, and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity compensation. Full time employees receive equity, in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance to your impact.

At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization.

The annual base pay range for this role is:
$2,900—$3,300 USD