Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

Sonos • Boston, MA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sonos is seeking talented students to join their Co-Op Program to explore the intersection of creativity, technology, and sound. Co-ops are integral to the team, contributing fresh ideas, learning from experts, and pushing innovation boundaries. This is a 6-month co-op experience designed to broaden skills, encourage input, and foster passion. The program includes a multi-day orientation, onboarding, speaker series with business leadership, social activities, real projects, mentorship, and a collaborative culture. Sonos offers a comprehensive benefits program for US interns and co-ops, including medical, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days, eligibility for 401(k) with company matching after 1000 hours of service or 3 years, 80 hours of sick time upon hire, up to 12 paid holidays, and an employee discount program with Sonos Radio HD.

Requirements

• Fundamental interest in and curiosity of all things mechanical, how they are designed, and manufactured!
• Demonstrated experience with 3D modeling tools (preferrably Siemens NX or PTC OnShape)
• Demonstrated ability to execute development tasks independently with a “can-do” attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collect and present technical data to a wide audience
• Open and willing to initiate peer review of one’s work
• Ability to work in a highly diverse, cross functional team
• Sufficiently trustworthy to work in a high security, highly confidential laboratory
• Currently enrolled in a College or University with a preferred field of study in Mechanical Engineering
• Available to participate in our full-time co-op program from January - June 2027
• Ability to work out of our Boston office a minimum 4 days per week
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future. Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with 2D detail drawing creation, DFM, DFA, DFMEA, tolerance analysis
• Hands on machining and/or fabrication skills
• An interest in audio, acoustics, speaker-building or music production

Responsibilities

• Be immersed in a fast-paced, collaborative, and highly cross-functional team environment
• Develop skills in mechanical design (3D & 2D CAD), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Structural/Thermal Simulation & Analysis, and Rapid Prototyping.
• Gain an understanding of the Mechanical Engineering role as a systems integrator within Consumer Electronics
• Learn how to transform unrefined, interdependent requirements into highly optimized solutions, covering test plan development, prototyping, validation, and manufacturing
• Design and develop components, assemblies, and fixtures to support testing in the areas of Acoustic, Thermal/Structural, Radio & Antenna, UI/UX, and Industrial Design
• Participate in failure analysis, root cause analysis and iterative design practices

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 90 days of continuous employment
• Eligibility for our 401(k) plan, with company matching, after 1000 hours of service or 3 years averaging 500 hours of service per year, whichever comes first
• 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
• Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed