Mechanical Engineering Internship in Creative Play Lab
About The Position
Are you an aspiring engineer with a passion for play and the LEGO universe? Join the LEGO Creative Play Lab for a co-op in Boston for Spring 2027 to redefine the future of play for the builders of tomorrow. Creative Play Lab is an ambitious, future‑focused innovation hub inventing radical new play opportunities and never‑seen‑before experiences for LEGO® fans of today and tomorrow! As a multidisciplinary discovery organization, the team pushes the boundaries of what play can become, using bold experimentation, advanced technologies, and deep insight into how kids play to imagine meaningful, next‑generation experiences. Their mix of creatives, innovators, researchers, engineers, and technologists rapidly transforms curiosity into tangible concepts, redefining the future of play and ensuring LEGO® play remains at the forefront of creativity and joyful exploration.
Requirements
- Enrolled in an industrial/product design, mechanical engineering, or related engineering program
- Prior co-op experience in mechanical engineering, industrial design, or related engineering.
- Experience with engineering tools including sketching, 3D printing and using hand tools
- Generalist skills in 3D modeling using Siemens NX, or similar CAD package
- Creating and translating CAD models into physical prototypes
- Enthusiasm for early-stage ideation, concept development through designing for mass production and life cycle support
- Strong teamwork and communication skills to work with teams in Denmark, London and Singapore
- A builder with passion for creatively using technology as a vehicle to deliver truly awesome play experiences to children around the world
Responsibilities
- Apply first-principles reasoning (e.g., forces, energy, materials, geometry) to break down problems into their fundamental components before jumping to solutions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electronics, mechatronics and embedded teams to develop new technologies
- Assist in root-cause investigations by gathering data, running simple tests, or reviewing failure modes
- Takes initiative by proactively starting tasks, seeking information/feedback, moving work forward and asking thoughtful questions
- Communicate progress, blockers and findings clearly to the engineering team
- Play your part in our team succeeding
Benefits
- Family Care Leave
- Life and disability insurance
- Headspace App access
- Wellbeing initiatives and programs
- Colleague Discount
- Bonus scheme
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
