Additive Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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<h2 data-renderer-start-pos="9649"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">ADDITIVE ENGINEERING INTERN (SUMMER 2027)&nbsp;</strong></h2> <h2 id="Senior-Mechanical-Engineer" data-renderer-start-pos="9649"></h2> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.</span></p> <p><span data-teams="true">As an Additive Engineering Intern at Freeform, you will contribute to the development and scaling of our advanced metal 3D printing processes, including design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) feedback, print file preparation, toolpath automation, part quality analysis, and end-to-end process improvement. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers to support all stages of print development for high-volume production. Interns at Freeform own meaningful cradle-to-grave projects. Using first-principles thinking, you will help define test methods, evaluate solutions, iterate quickly, and synthesize information from engineering drawings, in-situ machine data, post-processing results, and inspection data to draw conclusions that improve printing and downstream machining processes.</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sXfG6ssZ190?feature=shared" width="560" height="315"></iframe></span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Responsibilities:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-teams="true">Own a cradle to grave project that delivers meaningful impact to critical print factory capabilities or customer print workflows<br></span></li> <li><span data-teams="true">Support all stages of print development including design for additive manufacturing feedback, file preparation, printing, post-processing, and quality control</span></li> <li><span data-teams="true">Analyze in-situ data and post-print part quality to drive continuous improvement in system performance<br></span></li> <li><span data-teams="true">Use first-principles thinking to define problems, develop test methods, evaluate solutions, iterate, and provide technical recommendations</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Basic Qualifications:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an ABET accredited university or college</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Hands on design experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, solar car, rocket club, robotics club, or similar</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Strong grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first-principles approach to solving problems&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Nice to Have:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-teams="true">Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) in mechanical or aerospace engineering<br></span></li> <li><span data-teams="true">Experience with metal 3D printing or additive manufacturing processes<br></span></li> <li><span data-teams="true">Experience with process development for metal additive manufacturing<br></span></li> <li><span data-teams="true">Scripting experience in MATLAB or similar tools for toolpath generation<br></span></li> <li><span data-teams="true">Experience with DFM and GD&amp;T<br></span></li> <li><span data-teams="true">Experience with CNC machining<br></span></li> <li><span data-teams="true">Passion for improving the state of metal 3D printing<br></span></li> <li><span data-teams="true">Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and iterating quickly (comfortable building the plane as we fly it)<br></span></li> <li><span data-teams="true">Strong communicator who collaborates across disciplines and proactively seeks support when needed<br></span></li> <li><span data-teams="true">Willing to take ownership of tasks big and small, with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset<br></span></li> <li><span data-teams="true">Strong work ethic with a refuse-to-fail mindset<br></span></li> <li><span data-teams="true">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)</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Location:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","46