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Additive Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Freeform
Location
Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Early Career
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
  • 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
What the job really is

As an Additive Engineering Intern at Freeform, you will engage in the development and scaling of advanced metal 3D printing processes. Your responsibilities will include supporting all stages of print development, analyzing data for quality control, and owning projects that enhance print factory capabilities. Collaboration with engineers from various disciplines will be key as you apply first-principles thinking to solve complex problems.

Benefits
  • Compensation for Engineering Intern/Undergraduate: $30/hour
  • Compensation for Engineering Intern/Masters: $32.50/hour
  • Compensation for Engineering Intern/PhD: $35/hour
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
  • Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
Things to weigh
  • Internship is specifically for Summer 2027, which may limit immediate opportunities for candidates looking for sooner roles
  • 3D printing experience is not required, which may indicate a learning curve for those unfamiliar with the technology
  • The role involves a significant amount of collaboration and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, which may not suit everyone
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