About the role#
The Hardware Reliability Engineering team ensures our 3D printers are ready for production and investigates reliability issues for products already in the field. As an intern, you will work with cross-functional design teams to identify product flaws and contribute to redesigns. You will play a part in running tests and reporting findings that influence future features and settings for our hardware.
What you'll do#
- Develop and manage validation test plans at the system, subsystem, and component levels to ensure products meet design requirements.
- Perform hands-on root cause analysis to triage field failures and electromechanical systems using a physics of failure approach.
- Design and implement automated testing equipment for subsystem characterization and environmental testing.
- Collaborate with design teams to perform risk assessments and contribute to design reviews.
- Coordinate with other teams to ensure testing programs are completed.
What you'll need#
- Background in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience with complex electromechanical systems, sensors, actuators, and mechanical components.
- Ability to develop and execute full system test plans.
- Experience prototyping and running tests from experimental setup through hardware and software implementation.
- Bonus points for familiarity with Linux, Python scripting, and HALT or HASS testing.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is based on-site in Somerville, Massachusetts.
- Compensation is $1,575 to $1,950 per week based on skills and experience.
- 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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