About the role#
As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will join our hardware team to support the development of 3D printing technology. You will work on complex electromechanical subsystems and contribute to the design and validation of electronics that power our products. This is a full-time, on-site role for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Design, prototype, and validate electronics and electromechanical subsystems.
- Collaborate with engineers to define system requirements and make design decisions.
- Build and debug your own boards.
- Work hands-on with various hardware components.
- Develop firmware and test scripts.
- Solve technical problems for products that ship to customers.
What you'll need#
- A portfolio of previous engineering work or projects is required for your application.
- Experience with soldering and prototyping designs.
- Familiarity with microcontrollers, sensors, feedback, or motor control.
- Ability to design, assemble, and debug PCBs.
- Proficiency in C for programming microcontrollers and Python for test scripts.
- Comfort moving between analog and digital systems.
- Ability to conduct independent research and development.
- Experience working on electro-mechanical products is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Somerville, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $1,575 to $1,950 per week based on a 40-hour schedule.
- Note: This position does not offer housing or relocation assistance.
About Formlabs
Formlabs manufactures 3D printers for engineers, designers, and healthcare providers. The company produces SLA and SLS printers along with post-processing equipment. Founded in 2011, it operates from its headquarters in Somerville, Massachusetts. It maintains additional offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, and Hungary. The organization employs approximately 791 people.
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