Application Engineering Intern - Littleton, CO at 3D Systems in Littleton, Colorado

Job Description:

Who We Are

More than 30 years ago, 3D Systems launched the 3D printing industry and has been leading additive manufacturing innovation ever since. Today, our diverse, global workforce brings innovation, performance, and reliability to every interaction - empowering our customers to create physical products at a digital pace. 3D Systems' solutions address a variety of advanced applications in healthcare and industrial markets such as medical and dental, aerospace & defense, automotive, and durable goods.

What Can You Expect?

We believe that conducting business with integrity, valuing diversity in people and ideas, and being a positive force for action in our company and our communities are vital to our success and the right thing to do. We're looking for innovative thought leaders who share this passion to join our Intern Program.

Our summer intern experience is designed to provide students with a challenging and meaningful internship to gain valuable hands-on experience. All students in the program will be given a project with clear learning objectives and desired outcomes. At the conclusion of the internship, each intern will have the opportunity to present their summer project to leadership. Interns will also have exposure to other areas of 3D Systems to learn about all of our solutions. You will be given the opportunity to network with other interns and colleagues at 3D Systems including our senior leaders.

We are currently seeking 2 Interns for this location

What You Will Do

Quality:

• Complete Gage R&R and MSA to support better inspection criteria and processes
• Data analysis for trending purposes and project prioritization
• Process flow improvements and 5S implementation for inspection room and equipment
• QMS continuous improvement projects
• Implementation of NC and complaints processes in new electronic system

Manufacturing:

• Supporting the production floor to keep current production processes progressing through their defined workflow
• Identify gaps in current workflows and processes, implement changes to address gaps, and confirm effectiveness of changes through use of engineering change orders, NCMRs, deviations and CAPAs.
• Interface with the quality control and finishing technicians to resolve part conformance issues
• Specify new tools/equipment for the finishing team and update/create applicable material/equipment specifications
• Assist with installation, operation and performance qualification for new equipment and processes
• Support the manufacturing engineering team with improvement activities in order to maximize process efficiency
• Update documentation such as work instruction, standard operating procedures and process specifications to align production processes and incorporate changes.

Part of a team shaping the future of applications:

• Creation or assistance with curriculum development to support various enablement projects such as Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), complex supporting strategies and similar
• Development of process characterizations
• Analysis of complex build simulations and their accuracy to in situ monitoring and process outputs
• Development of novel application approaches to use additive manufacturing to solve application problems for critical industries like aerospace and healthcare.
• Development of new materials, parameters and processes
• Support of application development engineering projects to help bring customer ideas to reality
• Use of specialized tools such as com

• Undergraduate candidates working towards a BS in Engineering with a discipline in Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science/Metallurgy
• The ideal candidate should exhibit the following skills:


• Experience or Interest in Additive Manufacturing
• The ideal candidate should exhibit the following skills:


• Experience with quality, testing, thermodynamics, heat transfer, instrumentation, controls, design, materials, CAD, etc is preferred.
• Proficient in CAD-software such as: 3DXpert, Magics, Solid Works
• Have an outstanding record in his/her discipline with regards to creativity, productivity and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate and interpret ideas shared in a cross-functional environment, both written and verbal

Qualifications for the Intern Program:

• Ability to work 40 hours per week in the specified location from May 20th to early August 2025. A housing stipend can be provided only in unique circumstances
• Currently enrolled as a student seeking an Undergraduate or Master's degree
• Preference is for current students who are rising seniors in an undergraduate program or final year students in a graduate program from an accredited school and program.
• Preference is given to students with internship/co-op/research experience
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization

Salary Range: $18 - $20/Hr. (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the candidate, and alignment with market data)

Applications accepted online through November 29th, 2024