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Materials Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Freeform · Los Angeles, CA (On-site) · On-site

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About Freeform

Freeform is a 3D printing company offering metal 3D printing solutions for manufacturing companies. Freeform deploys software-defined, self-sufficient metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing software scalability to physical production. Backed by 8VC.

About the role

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.

What they're looking for

  • Currently pursuing Bachelor's degree in materials science, materials engineering, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, or similar discipline
  • Experience with experimental design and statistical data analysis
  • Strong data analysis skills and ability to interpret important information from extremely large data sets
More about this role

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.

As a Materials Engineering Intern at Freeform, you will help establish and refine materials testing infrastructure and best practices for some of the world's most advanced metal 3D printing systems. You will work closely with experienced engineers to study material behavior within the printing process, building a foundational understanding of metals characterization and applying those insights to support materials testing and process improvement. You'll collaborate with process development, mechanical, and simulation engineers to analyze material property data and post-print characteristics, contributing to rapid iteration and continuous improvement of the printing technology.

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!

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