Build Team Intern (Winter/Spring 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! 

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: Winter/Sping 2026 (approx. January 12 - April 24)
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.