About the role#
As a Manufacturing Test Software Intern, you will work at the intersection of hardware and software. You will develop critical functionality that enables the production of professional 3D printers. This role involves building custom tools that allow engineers to study and improve printer performance through calibration, manufacturing, and data analysis.
What you'll do#
- Develop and maintain software tools to support calibration, validation, and testing of electromechanical and robotic systems.
- Manage requirements and set expectations with hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers.
- Perform hardware modifications to printers and test setups.
- Own the test tools ecosystem lifecycle, including design, validation, documentation, deployment, and maintenance.
- Use data science to analyze production lines and provide insights to the operations organization.
- Improve development and deployment processes to streamline software releases across global factories.
What you'll need#
- Experience developing applications using Python, SQL, and Linux.
- Strong understanding of software integration with embedded systems.
- Strong understanding of engineering complex electromechanical systems.
- Experience with robotics and Linux.
- Experience working in manufacturing is a bonus.
Location & details#
- Location: Somerville, Massachusetts (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Compensation: $1,850 to $2,250 per week, paid bi-weekly.
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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