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Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)
CompanyFormlabs
LocationSomerville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 14, 2025

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will design, assemble, test, and evaluate the performance of 3D printers. You will also participate in design reviews and help solve design, engineering, and manufacturing problems.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$2,900 - $3,300
Company Size
723
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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.
About the Role
<div class="p-rich_text_section">At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life. <span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Internships at Formlabs </strong>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!</span></div>
<div class="p-rich_text_section"><br>If you are passionate about hands-on engineering and rapid prototyping and are ready to tackle intriguing challenges on a real world product, we want you on our team as a <strong data-stringify-type="bold">Mechanical Engineering Intern.</strong></div>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><em>Watch more videos of Formlabs interns <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwr52gp_JAac9Zyg_A4L_5KVOVyY54eex&si=pxeN5kg6QYD6OyvR" target="_blank">here</a>! </em></span></div>
<div class="p-rich_text_section"><br><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Internship Term: </strong>Summer 2026 (May/June - August 21)</div>
<div class="p-rich_text_section"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Commitment: </strong>Full-time<br><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Location: </strong>Onsite in Somerville, MA<br><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Application Requirements: </strong>A portfolio of your previous engineering work/projects is required. <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h9HMcJZVlZPTqiThY0Q8yOt6EL6_dOn5/view">View our Portfolio FAQ here!</a></div>
<div class="p-rich_text_section"><br><strong data-stringify-type="bold">The Job:</strong></div>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section">Designing 3D printers is a cross-discipline experience where each individual contributes a portion of the overall knowledge required to bring a product to market. It seems like a daunting task from the outside; however, it can be broken down into smaller pieces that, when combined, result in a sophisticated device that embodies a lot of science, engineering, and manufacturing know-how. As an intern, you will contribute to this process in the following ways:</div>
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<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Participate in design reviews and help solve design, engineering, and manufacturing problems.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Polish your time management and communication skills to increase your effectiveness as an engineer.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Build prototype components and assemblies using our in-house facilities. </li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Put your CAD skills to work designing parts and assemblies, creating engineering drawings and learning about the importance of documentation control.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Assist with direct communications to our vendors and suppliers to help overcome production challenges.</li>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">You:</strong></div>
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<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Have a desire to hone your skills and learn more about engineering design and the process of bringing products to market.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Have worked with mechanical or electro-mechanical systems and want exposure to the inner workings of 3D printers.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Have one-or-more of the following hands-on experiences:
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<p><strong>Intern Benefits & Perks:</strong></p>
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<li>Flexible Out of Office Plan – take time when you need it</li>
<li>Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits</li>
<li>Catered on-site lunches (3x per week), snacks, beverages, & treats</li>
<li>Cohort-based social and professional development experience for interns</li>
<li>Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community</li>
<li>And of course… unlimited 3D prints</li>
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<p><em>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. </em></p>
<p><strong>Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply.</strong> Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Compensation</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">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.</span></p></div><div class="title">The bi-weekly pay range for this role is:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$2,900</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$3,300 USD</span></div></div></div>
Key Skills
Mechanical SystemsElectro-Mechanical SystemsCAD SkillsEngineering DesignPrototypingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsDesign ReviewsProblem SolvingDocumentation ControlVendor Communication
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnology
Benefits
Flexible Out Of Office PlanAmple On-Site Parking & Pre-Tax Commuter BenefitsCatered On-Site Lunches (3x Per Week)Snacks, Beverages, & TreatsCohort-Based Social And Professional Development Experience For InternsMany Opt-In Culture Events Across Our Diverse CommunityUnlimited 3D Prints
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