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Freeform · 3 hours ago

Additive Engineering Internship/Co-op (Spring, Summer, Fall 2026)

Los Angeles, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$30/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. As an Additive Engineering Intern, you will contribute to the development and scaling of advanced metal 3D printing processes and work closely with engineers to support all stages of print development for high-volume production.

3D TechnologyElectronicsIndustrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics

Responsibilities

Own a cradle to grave project that delivers meaningful impact to critical print factory capabilities or customer print workflows

Support all stages of print development including design for additive manufacturing feedback, file preparation, printing, post-processing, and quality control

Analyze in-situ data and post-print part quality to drive continuous improvement in system performance

Use first-principles thinking to define problems, develop test methods, evaluate solutions, iterate, and provide technical recommendations

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringAdditive Manufacturing3D PrintingMATLABCNC MachiningDFMGD&TProblem SolvingCollaborationWork Ethic

Required

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an ABET accredited university or college

Hands on design experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, solar car, rocket club, robotics club, or similar

Strong grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first-principles approach to solving problems

Preferred

Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Experience with metal 3D printing or additive manufacturing processes

Experience with process development for metal additive manufacturing

Scripting experience in MATLAB or similar tools for toolpath generation

Experience with DFM and GD&T

Experience with CNC machining

Passion for improving the state of metal 3D printing

Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and iterating quickly (comfortable building the plane as we fly it)

Strong communicator who collaborates across disciplines and proactively seeks support when needed

Willing to take ownership of tasks big and small, with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset

Strong work ethic with a refuse-to-fail mindset

Demonstrated indicators of excellence and/or achieving success against adversity (i.e. top academic performance, leadership in engineering clubs, first-generation college student, or other examples of resilience and achievement)