• 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

• Have a fundamental understanding of optics
• 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

Have hands-on experience working with lasers, LEDs, illumination sources, optical sensors, cameras, actuators, electromechanical systems, and/or other optical systems

• 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
• And of course… unlimited 3D prints
• Interns at Formlabs are paid on a bi-weekly pay schedule
• 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 $2,900—$3,300 USD