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Systems Integration Intern (Fall 2024)

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Formlabs

Apr 24

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Engineering
  • Somerville

Requirements

  • Have a desire to hone your skills and learn more about engineering design and the process of bringing products to market
  • Have worked with 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

Responsibilities

  • Creating a robust, high-reliability 3D printer necessitates a team of cross-disciplinary engineers who can understand complex system interactions to integrate new features, validate functionality, and test for reliability. As an intern, you will contribute to this process in the following ways:
  • Design and run studies to characterize and evaluate the performance of 3D printers
  • Design and build test setups to evaluate the reliability of 3D printer subsystems
  • Debug and diagnose issues with the electro-mechanical systems and work with the Mechanical, Electrical, and Embedded Firmware teams to implement fixes
  • Put your software skills to work by writing Python scripts, queries, and making tools to support reliability and characterization studies.
  • Polish your time management and communication skills to increase your effectiveness as an engineer
  • Assist in building and commissioning prototypes

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Systems Integration Intern?

The Systems Integration Intern will be involved in hands-on engineering tasks, which may include mechanical design, scripting, test design, and data analysis. You will work on projects that contribute to bringing professional 3D printers to the desktop of designers, engineers, researchers, and artists.

What qualifications are needed for this internship?

We are looking for candidates with a wide range of talents in engineering, including skills in mechanical design, programming, testing methodologies, and data analysis. A background in engineering or a related field is preferred.

What type of projects will I be working on as an intern?

As a Systems Integration Intern, you will work on projects that involve integrating various systems within the 3D printing technology, participating in product development, and enhancing the functionality of our printers.

Is this internship paid?

While the job description does not specify, it's common for internships at organizations like Formlabs to be paid. It's recommended to inquire directly with the hiring department for confirmation.

What skills will I gain from this internship?

Interns will gain practical experience in systems integration, mechanical design, programming, testing, and data analysis. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and learn about the 3D printing industry.

What is the work environment like at Formlabs?

Formlabs fosters an innovative and collaborative working environment, aimed at reinvention and progress in 3D printing technology. Interns often work closely with various teams, contributing to real-world projects.

How can I apply for the Systems Integration Intern position?

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their skills and experience relevant to the role through the Formlabs careers page or the application platform specified in the job posting.

Can this internship lead to full-time employment opportunities?

While there's no guarantee of full-time employment after the internship, many companies, including Formlabs, often look to convert successful interns into full-time employees based on performance and available positions.

What is the duration of this internship?

This is a Fall 2024 internship, typically lasting for the duration of the fall semester. Exact start and end dates may vary, so it's advisable to check with the company for specific timelines.

Formlabs

High performance 3D Printers, finally within reach: industrial-quality SLA and SLS 3D printers

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Formlabs is expanding access to digital fabrication, so anyone can make anything. Headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts with offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina, Formlabs is the professional 3D printer of choice for engineers, designers, manufacturers, and decision makers around the globe. Formlabs products include the Form 3, Form 3B, Form 3L, and Form 3BL powered by an advanced form of stereolithography (SLA) called Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™ 3D printing, Form Wash and Form Cure post-processing solutions, Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer, and Form Cell manufacturing solution. Through its Factory Solutions offering for industrial users, Formlabs provides the factories of tomorrow with the flexibility and versatility needed for demanding, evolving industrial applications. Formlabs also develops its own suite of high-performance materials that continue to push the boundaries for 3D printing, as well as best-in-class 3D printing software