Intern​/Student -Test Technician

SAF Materials & Applications Engineering Intern

Location: Nottingham, UK (Nottingham Science Park)
Duration: Summer 2026
Job Level: Internship / Early Career

Are you passionate about additive manufacturing and excited to work at the cutting edge of 3D printing innovation
? This summer internship offers a hands‑on opportunity to work across R&D, materials development, metrology testing, and customer-facing applications engineering within Stratasys’ SAF (Selective Absorption Fusion) technology team.

You’ll join a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where interns contribute to real projects, work alongside experienced engineers and scientists, and gain exposure to both laboratory and application-driven engineering work.

As a SAF Intern, your work will be diverse, practical, and impactful.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct small-scale experimental investigations into polymeric powders to support materials development.
• Support the process engineering team in refining and optimizing additive manufacturing processes
  .

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve powder performance and overall print process efficiency.
• Perform mechanical testing and geometric analysis on polymer specimens produced using SAF technology.

Produce benchmark parts and generate technical data to support pre‑sales and customer applications
.

• Carry out post‑processing operations and support material and process experiments across SAF Powder Bed Fusion technology.

• Strong interest in additive manufacturing technologies
  .
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for scientific problem‑solving
  .
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing
  .
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  , particularly Excel.
• Previous laboratory experience, including independent use of equipment.
• Commitment to health, safety, and operating procedures
  .

• Currently studying toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Completion of Year 2 of studies by Summer 2026
  .

You’ll be part of a diverse, international team working across electronics, mechanical design, and manufacturing disciplines. The Nottingham team is based at Nottingham Science Park
, directly opposite the University of Nottingham campus, and offers the energy of a start‑up environment with close collaboration and rapid decision‑making.

Stratasys provides a modern, inclusive workplace with flexible working conditions, regular team‑building activities, and a culture that values innovation, ownership, and collaboration.