Mechanical Engineer (Fall 2026 Co-op)

Reframe Systems • Andover, MA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Reframe Systems is a Physical AI and robotics company focused on making high-performance housing attainable and abundant. They achieve this through a vertically integrated delivery model and highly automated microfactories to deliver climate-resilient homes and buildings with greater speed and predictability than traditional construction. Their volumetric modular buildings are produced in their Andover, MA microfactory, with plans for expansion. The company aims to create a system that balances repeatability with site-responsive design, allowing for adaptable homes. Their cross-disciplinary team includes experts in architecture, robotics, design engineering, software, factory operations, and field delivery, all working together to transform housing delivery. Reframe Systems is dedicated to reimagining the future of housing with a smarter, more sustainable system that enhances people's lives.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; junior or senior standing preferred.
• Solid CAD skills (Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar) and the ability to go from a rough idea to a modeled part quickly.
• Comfortable and safe operating shop tools and equipment — mills, lathes, laser cutters, welding, 3D printing, hand and power tools.
• A fast learner who can pick up new tools, processes, and project context with minimal ramp-up.
• Bias toward action: you'd rather build a rough prototype and learn from it than perfect a design on paper.
• Strong communicator who works well within a team and can take direction from multiple engineers across rotating projects.
• Available for a full-time, semester-length co-op in Billerica, MA this fall.

Nice To Haves

• Prior shop, machine design, or robotics club/competition experience (FSAE, FRC, Baja SAE, etc.).
• Experience with sheet metal, weldments, or basic structural design.
• Exposure to manufacturing, construction, or factory automation environments.
• Familiarity with GD&T fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design and Iterate Fast: Take on real mechanical design problems across FAB1 projects — fixtures, workstations, material handling, tooling — and move quickly from concept to CAD to working prototype.
• Build What You Design: Fabricate and assemble your own prototypes and production hardware using mills, lathes, laser cutters, welders, 3D printers, and standard shop tools.
• Rotate Across Projects: Work across multiple active workstreams on the ME team rather than a single fixed project, picking up context quickly and contributing wherever the team needs hands and ideas.
• Test and Improve: Validate your designs on the shop floor, troubleshoot what doesn't work, and iterate toward a production-ready result.
• Support Documentation: Produce clear CAD models and basic technical drawings that a teammate or vendor could build from.
• Learn the Full Stack: Get exposure to how mechanical design connects to robotics, automation, and factory operations in a live manufacturing environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level