Build Team Intern (Summer 2026)

Formlabs

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Posted 4 months ago

Internship

Somerville, Massachusetts

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Smart Summary

Assist in building and modifying prototypes of next generations 3D printers and accessory equipment. Set up and perform engineering tests while ensuring organized documentation is provided to engineers throughout the testing process.

Formlabs is seeking a Build Team Intern for Summer 2026 to assist in prototyping, building, and testing future 3D printer systems. The role requires hands-on experience, familiarity with 3D printers, and the ability to interpret technical issues, with a portfolio of previous engineering projects being mandatory.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Hands-On DIYer

3D Printing Experience

Detail Management

Team Collaboration

Technical Interpretation

CAD Familiarity

Building Experience

Job Description

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! 

As an Build Team Intern, you will assist in prototyping, building, and testing systems that will go into future generations of our 3D printers.

If you are passionate about building hardware through interdisciplinary hands-on work, join our team as a Build Team Intern.

Internship Term: Summer 2026 (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

The Job

  • Assist in building and modifying prototypes of next generations 3D printers and accessory equipment
  • Fabricate and/or machine simple mechanical parts
  • Inspect parts via CMM, calipers, micrometers, multimeters
  • Set up and perform engineering tests
  • Create and present various reports, ensuring organized documentation is provided to engineers throughout any testing process
  • Run test procedures on our SLA printers, ensuring to properly log the different HW configurations and document secondary observations i.e. surface quality of print

You

  • Hands-on DIYer eager to work on state of the art printers
  • Hands on maker with a portfolio of projects to share
  • Experience using a 3D printer
  • Able to manage a high level of detail given a large amount of data
  • Partners well team members to work on projects
  • Ability to interpret technical issues from non-technical explanation

Bonus skills:

  • Familiar with CAD
  • Prior building experience

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 $2,000 and $2,400 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:$2,000—$2,400 USD

Formlabs

Formlabs builds the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life. Headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts with offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, and Hungary, Formlabs is the professional 3D printer of choice for engineers, designers, manufacturers, healthcare providers, and decision makers around the globe. Formlabs products include the Form Series SLA printers, Fuse Series SLS printers, Form Wash and Form Cure post-processing solutions.

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