Formlabs · 1 month ago
Optical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)
Somerville, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$2,900/mo - $3,300/mo
Start in 2026 SummerFormlabs is seeking an Optical Systems Engineering Intern to support their optics team in developing and validating optical systems for 3D printing. The intern will engage in hands-on experiments and assist in documentation and presentation of results.
3D Printing3D TechnologyConsumer ElectronicsHardwareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide support during optical system architecture development, component and system testing, validation, and integration
Design and build experimental test setups, including automation of data acquisition
Conduct hands-on experiments on 3D printers and in the optics lab to collect and analyze data
Document and present results to the greater engineering team, and make recommendations for next-steps in system design
Qualification
Required
Have a fundamental understanding of optics
Have hands-on experience working with lasers, LEDs, illumination sources, optical sensors, cameras, actuators, electromechanical systems, and/or other optical systems
Have experience in building and testing optical, mechanical, or electrical setups
Have programming and scientific computing experience, ideally in Python
Are excited about tackling open-ended problems across engineering disciplines
Have effective communications skills, including technical writing
Can autonomously research, report results, and make recommendations for next steps
Are familiar with CAD software
Preferred
Familiarity with optical design software is a plus
Benefits
Flexible Out of Office Plan – take time when you need it
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
Unlimited 3D prints
Company
Formlabs
Formlabs develops and manufactures 3D printers and software for the industrial sector.
Founded in 2011
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$253.7MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundVintage Investment PartnersNew Enterprise Associates
2021-05-19Series E· $150M
2019-01-01Series Unknown
2018-08-01Series D· $15M
Leadership Team
Maxim Lobovsky
Co-founder and CEO
Daniel O'Shaughnessy
Chief Financial Officer
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