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Curtiss-Wright

Engineer Intern

Charlotte, NC

$18 - $21/hr

Operate and maintain a 3D Printer. * Design and fabricate custom tooling using conventional methods and 3D printing. * Identify opportunities for masking/general improvements. * Identify ...

Curtiss-Wright

Engineer Intern

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Operate and maintain a 3D Printer. * Design and fabricate custom tooling using conventional methods and 3D printing. * Identify opportunities for masking/general improvements. * Identify ...

Curtisswright

Engineer Intern

Charlotte, NC

$18 - $21/hr

Operate and maintain a 3D Printer. * Design and fabricate custom tooling using conventional methods and 3D printing. * Identify opportunities for masking/general improvements. * Identify ...

Curtiss-Wright

Engineer Intern

Charlotte, NC

$18 - $21/hr

Operate and maintain a 3D Printer. * Design and fabricate custom tooling using conventional methods and 3D printing. * Identify opportunities for masking/general improvements. * Identify ...

Formlabs

3D Print Production Associate

Billerica, MA

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide ... Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before. We're ...

Formlabs

3D Print Production Associate

Billerica, MA · On-site

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide ... Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before. We're ...

ARTHREX

3D Artist II

Naples, FL

... design features required for each project. * Examine medical data in the form of radiographs ... Experience with 3D printing technology such as Bambu and mold-making techniques. * Fundamental ...

Formlabs

3D Print Production Associate

Billerica, MA · On-site

$20/hr

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide ... Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before. We're ...

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How much do internship 3d printer design jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship 3d printer design in the United States is $16.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship 3D Printer Design vs 3D Printing Technician?

AspectInternship 3D Printer Design3D Printing Technician
CredentialsEnrolled in or recent graduate of engineering, design, or related programsTechnical certifications or hands-on experience in 3D printing
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, CAD software, collaborative projectsManufacturing floors, 3D printers, maintenance tasks
Industry UsageProduct development, prototyping, R&DProduction, quality control, equipment setup

Internship 3D Printer Design focuses on creating and optimizing 3D printer models and components, often in a design or R&D setting. In contrast, 3D Printing Technicians operate and maintain 3D printers for manufacturing or prototyping. Both roles require technical knowledge, but their daily tasks and environments differ significantly.

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Senior Product Development Engineer

Senior Product Development Engineer

Quadratic 3D

Somerville, MA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Quadratic is a well-funded seed-stage startup revolutionizing the entire concept of 3D printing to open up new commercial and industrial applications. The company's technology is based on a groundbreaking invention by a dynamic multidisciplinary team of scientists at Harvard. Think Star Trek Replicator. Veteran entrepreneurs guide the company with a deep commitment to transparency in a high-trust environment. We focus relentlessly on rapid results with fast customer feedback loops. Make a broad impact as an early team member and help us invent the future of 3D printing.
Job Description
Quadratic 3D is seeking a senior product development engineer in a key leadership role to design and develop opto-mechanical systems for 3D printers in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment. Successful candidates will be passionate about optical system design, 3D printing, building machines and enjoy working on complex problems that involve advanced materials, optics and systems.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead opto-mechanical design and engineering efforts for 3D printer development
  • Work closely across the optics, materials, mechanical engineering, and other cross-functional teams to define, develop, realize, and/or simulate a variety of optical systems for 3D printing
  • Brainstorm new system architectures and converge on feasible opto-mechanical designs
  • Build, test, and refine prototypes and high precision test fixtures
  • Provide guidance on optical system design considerations
  • Solve complex mechanical problems by inventing and integrating state of the art technologies and methods
  • Ensure compliance with EH&S requirements and promote safety in the work environment.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS/MS degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related technical discipline
  • 3+ years experience designing and developing optical systems for 3D printers and/or precision opto-mechanical systems in an industrial setting
  • 3+ years experience with optical systems comprising displays, cameras and optical sources such as lasers and LEDs
  • Zemax or other optical ray tracing skills or equivalent
  • Testing, tolerancing and analysis experience
  • Proficient in 3D CAD modeling, SolidWorks or equivalent
  • Built machines and test fixtures in early stage development
  • Programming experience in Python, Matlab and/or C++
  • Hands-on experience in basic rapid prototyping, DFM, DFR methodology
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of team
  • Great documentation, experimental design, and result recording skills

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of assembly and alignment of optical bench-top assemblies including linear and angular adjustments
  • Experience in both sequential and non-sequential optics and tolerancing both sequential or non-sequential optical systems
  • GD&T knowledge and practical application for precision optics or other components
  • Experience managing material vendors and CMs
  • Advanced knowledge of materials and structural modeling/optimization

Additional Information
Travel: 1-3 trips/year
Location: Somerville, Massachusetts
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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