Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Flex • Hollis, NH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Flex is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op for its Hollis, New Hampshire site. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the student will gain practical experience in concept generation, design for manufacturing, prototyping, and documentation while applying engineering knowledge to real-world product development. The role involves participating in the design process in a fast-paced environment and contributing to products including home-health wearables, therapy systems, and surgical robotics.

The co-op will work with CAD, analysis software, and lab equipment to develop and evaluate designs, build and test prototypes, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The student will also participate in electro-mechanical assembly builds, develop assembly and test tools, document procedures and results, and present design recommendations to clients and internal teams. The assignment is in person, 40 hours per week, from January through June 2027.

Requirements

• Be a Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Systems Engineering student with a strong mechanical background.
• Have applicable mechanical design experience, preferably from a second or third co-op.
• Be a skilled communicator and have freehand sketching skills.
• Demonstrate SolidWorks skills for resolving mechanical challenges and producing high-quality CAD databases.
• Have experience with engineering simulation software such as MathCAD, Excel, FEA, or CFD.
• Have basic machine shop skills, including use of typical shop tools such as a mill and lathe.
• Have experience designing, setting up, running, and documenting experiments in a lab setting.
• Be currently enrolled in a four-year accredited university in a relevant engineering program.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week in person for the assignment term from January through June 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electromechanical and medical products.
• Experience with tolerance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, investigate, and develop product architectures, parts, mechanisms, and assemblies.
• Create design solutions using CAD, analysis software, and lab equipment.
• Assemble and test prototypes to inform design decisions, refine designs, and demonstrate performance.
• Collaborate with industrial design, user interface, human factors, software, and electrical teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary brainstorming sessions.
• Participate in electro-mechanical assembly builds to help develop assembly process flows and identify assembly risks that may lead to product failures.
• Develop assembly and test tools, and document procedures and test results.
• Present design value, tradeoffs, and recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Develop a personal portfolio of work completed during the co-op.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern