Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

The role

You will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of additive manufacturing, automation, and factory-scale integration systems. This includes working on mechanical assemblies, precision motion systems, and thermal and fluid subsystems.

What you will do

• Own a cradle to grave project that delivers meaningful impact to critical print factory capabilities
• Contribute to the design, build, prototyping, and testing of mechanical components, subassemblies, and systems
• Assist with tolerance analysis and mechanical feasibility studies
• Participate in hands-on builds, integration, and validation of mechanical systems
• Collaborate with senior engineers to improve system performance, reliability, and manufacturability

Required qualifications

• 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

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Knowledge of motion control and kinematics
• Experience with design of fluid or thermal systems
• Working knowledge of electromechanical systems
• Passion for improving the state of metal 3D printing
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and iterating quickly
• 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

Benefits

• Relocation assistance provided
• Free daily catered lunch and dinner
• Fully stocked kitchenette
• Casual dress
• Flexible work hours
• Regular catered team building events

About the company

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world. Their technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce digitally verified parts.