Mechanical Engineer Co-Op

Motrex•Billerica, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Storion Energy is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op to join their product development team, focusing on battery stack development. This role involves supporting product design, prototype assembly, quality control, and testing of battery stacks. The co-op will work under the guidance of Senior Engineers on various engineering projects, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment. The position is a full-time, in-person role located in Billerica, MA, with a duration from January 2027 to July 2027. Storion Energy is a joint venture focused on commercializing Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFBs) in the United States, addressing renewable energy intermittency and grid resiliency.

Requirements

Working towards a BS in Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Must have housing and transportation to Billerica, MA location.
Must be able and willing to work with battery electrolyte, which is acidic and requires wearing PPE.
Ability to lift 30-pound boxes of parts.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Skilled at problem identification, prototyping and iterative design, validation testing, and troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

Students entering their second or third Co-op preferred.
Hands-on self-starters who can take a project from start to finish with ease.
Ability to challenge and provide creative ways to approach projects.

Responsibilities

Support product design initiatives, prototype stack assembly and quality control, and stack power assembly testing.
Work on product development, including concept development and testing.
Perform hands-on testing in the electrochemical lab and shop floor.
Operate pilot-scale sub-scale and full-scale equipment and machinery.
Conduct data collection, processing, and analysis.
Design and model stack parts, GD&T, and subassemblies within SolidWorks.
Generate and modify manufacturing drawings and apply GD&T.
Perform tolerance stack-up analysis.
Perform preliminary structural analysis within SolidWorks.
Perform design calculations related to strength, temperature, and flow for stack parts.
Contribute to Design for Manufacture and Assembly.
Assemble, test, debug, and document mechanical fixtures and devices.
Participate in experimental design (DOE), root cause analysis, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.