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Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Formlabs

Somerville, MAFull-time$1,575–1,950/wkPosted todayStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$1,575–1,950/wk
Location
Somerville, MA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Formlabs is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to contribute to the design and development of 3D printers. The role offers hands-on experience with engineering design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing challenges, as well as exposure to complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. The internship is full-time and onsite in Somerville, Massachusetts, from May or June through August.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

3D, nice to haveMedical Devices, nice to have3D Printing, nice to haveRapid Prototyping, nice to haveCAD, nice to haveHands-on Engineering, nice to haveMechanical Systems, nice to haveElectro-Mechanical Systems, nice to haveLab Research, nice to haveProject Teamwork, nice to haveTime Management, nice to haveCommunication, nice to have

Qualifications

Engineering Work Portfolio, requiredLab Research or Project Team or Prior Internship or Work Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Do you want to change how the world creates? At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before. We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us. Your Impact: 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. 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 Mechanical Engineering Intern. Internship Term: Summer 2027 (May/June - August)Commitment: Full-timeLocation: Onsite in Somerville, MAApplication Requirements: A portfolio of your previous engineering work/projects is required. View our Portfolio FAQ here! The Job:

Design, assemble, test, and evaluate the performance of 3D printers. Participate in design reviews and help solve design, engineering, and manufacturing problems. Polish your time management and communication skills to increase your effectiveness as an engineer. Build prototype components and assemblies using our in-house facilities. Put your CAD skills to work designing parts and assemblies, creating engineering drawings and learning about the importance of documentation control. Assist with direct communications to our vendors and suppliers to help overcome production challenges.

You:

Have a desire to hone your skills and learn more about engineering design and the process of bringing products to market. Have worked with complex mechanical or electro-mechanical systems and want exposure to the inner workings of 3D printers. Have one-or-more of the following hands-on experiences:

Lab research, member of a project team, prior internship or previous work experience

Have an up to date resume and portfolio of your previous experience to highlight what you have learned and how you have applied that learning.

Intern Benefits & Perks:

Flexible Out of Office Plan – take time when you need it Salaried bi-weekly pay schedule 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

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. Our Candidate AI Guidelines are available here. Please give them a read. Compensation: 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.The weekly pay range for this role is:$1,575—$1,950 USD

How this job compares

Set against the 1,717 open Mechanical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$1,575–1,950/wk
  • Massachusetts median$125–190K/yr37 salary ranges
  • US median$25–33/hr274 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 62 open Mechanical Engineering jobs in Massachusetts and 1,717 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
Mechanical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (954 postings).
Education
767 of the 1,717 open Mechanical Engineering jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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