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Application Engineering Intern

Redwood City, California, United States
At Carbon, our mission goes beyond 3D printing.  We are enabling creators everywhere to make what the world needs, right now.  Our company is built on the idea that diverse fields of study must come together to solve intractable problems. We have grand ambitions to create technology that will influence industry around the world. You will be joining a diverse team with a vibrant culture, where team success is as important as celebrating individual contributions.
 
Help us change the world and we will help you change yours.

As an Application Engineering Intern, you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful impact by designing revolutionary products across consumer, footwear and medical sectors.  You’ll bring design ideas to life through Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis™ (DLS) 3D printing technology – helping customers and internal stake-holders move from concept sketches to physical prototypes and production-ready parts.

This is an incredible opportunity to apply your design skills in a real-world setting.  You’ll work alongside some of the best minds in software, materials, hardware and manufacturing and leave the internship with hands-on experience across the entire product development lifecycle.

This role is based in our Redwood City, CA US headquarters office. 

You will...

  • Design and prototype innovative parts for market-relevant applications using Carbon’s DLS printing process
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing and Engineering teams to translate market insights into compelling product solutions
  • Take the lead on specific application development efforts, with close guidance and mentorship from senior members of the Application Engineering team
  • Apply a hypothesis-driven approach to iterate quickly – define problems, prototype solutions, gather feedback and refine
  • Support all stages of product development including CAD modeling, mesh cleanup, print preparation, printing and post processing
  • Assist in communicating design intent and progress internally and contribute to customer-facing discussions as needed
  • Thoroughly document requirements, iterations, design rationales and key learnings
  • Currently be pursuing a BS or MS in Product Design, Engineering, Industrial Design or a related field

You have...

  • Interest in developing products from early concept through prototyping and refinement
  • Proficiency with CAD and design software such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Blender, Onshape, Solidworks, Magics or others
  • Ability to create realistic renderings and openness to exploring AI-based design tools to inspire and evolve product concepts
  • Eagerness to learn Carbon’s proprietary Design Engine software and collaborate with the AE team to deepen your understanding
  • Creative and adaptable problem solver, able to navigate ambiguity and rapidly iterate on design solutions
  • Familiarity with Python or other programming tools is a plus
  • Strong visual, verbal and written communication skills
  • A detail-oriented with a growth mindset and a strong sense of ownership

What You’ll Gain

  • Experience developing real products that have the potential to reach the market
  • Exposure to Carbon’s cutting-edge additive manufacturing technology
  • The opportunity to work across disciplines – from industrial design to materials science to software tools
  • Mentorship from a highly collaborative, cross-functional team
  • A fast-paced learning environment that builds your ability to pick up new tools and solve real-world design challenges.

At Carbon, we look at the person holistically and carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation.  The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00 per hour.  Your actual salary will be based on your experience, work location, certifications and the unique skills you bring to the role. 

 

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