Intern - Application Engineer - Hardware

Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing!

 

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

 

The Stratasys Summer Internship Program is designed to give interns a holistic view of what Stratasys has to offer from a multitude of departments. Our 12-week paid program begins in May and goes through mid-August. During the program, interns are embedded in real-time projects, which they contribute to or even lead depending on their experience level.  Our campus team helps to educate, train, and grow our interns through monthly activities such as 3D printing training, lunch & learn seminars, and coffee talks with department leaders.  We also host off-site team-building activities to promote networking among the group through volunteer events.

 

We are looking for a talented and motivated Applications Engineering Intern to join our Industrial Business Unit (IBU), a team committed to creating and delivering groundbreaking additive manufacturing solutions for strategic vertical markets.

 

In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation and technology development, contributing to the incubation, prototyping, and demonstration of next-generation additive manufacturing applications. You will work closely with cross-functional internal teams, customers, and development partners to develop and refine new features, materials, and processes that address a diverse range of customer needs and technical challenges.

 

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies while making a tangible impact on the industry. If you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of engineering and eager to collaborate with dynamic teams, we encourage you to apply!

 

What you will be doing:

• Assist in designing sample parts for new product introductions (NPIs)
• Conduct hands-on printing of parts for various uses including testing, design iteration, marketing content, and sales demonstrations
• Characterize product performance across accuracy, precision, reliability, throughput, and mechanical properties metrics
• Conduct mechanical properties testing and analyze the results
• Troubleshoot mechanical and software issues on 3D printers
• Document observations and issues for product improvement
• Help author best practices guides for the use of novel 3D printing procedures and technologies
• Generate CAD for creative parts to showcase new product capabilities

 

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