(Spring 2027) Mechanical Engineer Co-op - Innovation

iRobot•Bedford, MA

2d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Innovation team is seeking an undergraduate student to work full-time at the Bedford, Massachusetts office from January through June 2027, with the potential to extend through the Fall. The co-op will work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and must be able to commute to the office. Under the guidance of iRobot engineers, the student will support innovation workstreams involving robotic components, subsystems, prototypes, testing, design, and technical documentation.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
Outstanding academic record.
Broad scholastic experience across multiple disciplines.
Experience with various manufacturing methods, including machine shop equipment and 3D printing.
Project or work experience using CAD systems such as CREO.
Aptitude and desire to work in a dynamic environment in a self-motivated, action-oriented fashion.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Comfort exploring work tasks, seeking answers, and working independently when necessary.
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of additional employment visas.

Nice To Haves

Mandarin fluency.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and document innovation workstreams under the guidance of iRobot engineers.
Test and evaluate robotic components and subsystems.
Assemble and/or refurbish prototypes for testing.
Provide feedback, analyze performance-related issues, and debug them.
Provide CAD support for design changes and participate in design reviews.
Analyze robotic components.
Design and manufacture test fixtures for engineers.
Develop test metrics and run tests to evaluate new designs.
Research new technologies or study fielded examples of relevant adjacent technologies.
Write reports documenting how a robot satisfies a given requirement.