Machine Shop 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!

Interns working in the Machine Shop are responsible for supporting the rapid prototyping initiatives core to our engineering programs. Machining practices, modeling concepts, manufacturing theory, and teamwork are critical to this role supporting engineering efforts across all R&D departments at Formlabs. The Machine Shop Intern is expected to step in during every step of the fabrication process, and help keep our 2600 sq ft R&D machine shop running. The machine shop intern will work on projects that accelerate the pace of R&D Machining efforts like fixtures, machining coolant delivery solutions, and other custom process improvements.

If you are passionate about building hardware through interdisciplinary hands-on work, we want you to join us on the Machine Shop Team.

Internship Term: Summer 2026 (approx. May 11/June 1 - 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. You are welcome to include personally projects in your portfolio

The Job:

• Run manual machining operations on a lathe and bridgeport along with the waterjet, laser cutter, and CNC router

• Execute secondary operations including deburring, parts cleaning, and inventory

• Help maintain our 2600 sq ft R&D machine shop by perform preventative maintenance duties such as replacing blades, inspecting cutting tools and drive belts, repair or replace damaged or worn tools, etc.

• Execute workplace improvement projects such as custom rack fabrication, storage solutions, web-connected inventory management, etc.

• Assist shop personnel in the planning and design review stages of a project

• Work on projects that accelerate the pace of R&D Machining efforts like fixtures, machining coolant delivery solutions, and other custom process improvements

You:

• Love making and fabricating designs, and working hands-on with mechanical and electrical hardware

• Are an organized, autonomous, and focused independent operator

• Can communicate clearly and work in collaboration with many teams

• Are a born problem-solver who loves to work on puzzles

• Able to balance a wide variety of projects on tight deadlines

• Familiar with or excited to learn about machine tools and processes (laser cutter, CNC mill, power tools, woodworking tools)

• Can read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T

• Ready to build, test, or tweak whatever needs to be done

Bonus skills:

• Experience as machinist or fabricator

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes

• Experience solving technical problems with strong teamwork

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

Interns at Formlabs are paid on a bi-weekly pay schedule. The pay range for this role 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.

The bi-weekly pay range for this role is:
$1—$2 USD