Mechanical Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

About the role

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid with direct communications to our vendors and suppliers to help overcome production challenges.

Requirements

• A desire to hone your skills and learn more about engineering design and the process of bringing products to market.
• Experience working with complex mechanical or electro-mechanical systems and exposure to the inner workings of 3D printers.
• One or more of the following hands-on experiences:
• Lab research
• Member of a project team
• Prior internship or previous work experience

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Desire to learn and grow in engineering design.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical or electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience with CAD software.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible out-of-office plan
• Salaried bi-weekly pay schedule
• Able to park on-site and access 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
• Unlimited 3D prints

Pay

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.

Schedule

Internship Term: Fall 2026 (September 14 - December 18)

Location

Onsite in Somerville, MA