Co-op Mechanical Engineer: Hands-on Prototyping

Reframe Systems; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Reframe Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op to join FAB1, our first full-scale microfactory in Billerica, MA this fall. You’ll rotate across active projects on our Mechanical Engineering team, designing workcells, fixturing, and production infrastructure that make our factory run.

This is a hands-on role. You’ll spend real time in the shop—cutting, welding, printing, and machining your own parts—iterating from idea to CAD to a production-ready prototype under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and Iterate Fast: take on real mechanical design problems across FAB1 projects — fixtures, workstations, tooling.
• Build What You Design: fabricate and assemble your own prototypes and production hardware using mills, lathes, laser cutters, welders, 3D printers, and shop tools.
• Rotate Across Projects: work across multiple active ME projects, picking up context quickly and contributing wherever needed.
• Test and Improve: validate designs on the shop floor, troubleshoot issues, and iterate toward production-ready results.
• Support Documentation: produce clear CAD models and basic technical drawings for build."
• Learn the Full Stack: gain exposure to how mechanical design connects to robotics, automation, and factory operations.

Skills

CAD skills

Team collaboration

Learning agility

Hands-on prototyping

Fast decision making

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Onshape

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Reframe Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op to join FAB1, our first full-scale microfactory in Billerica, MA this fall. You’ll rotate across active projects on our Mechanical Engineering team, designing workcells, fixturing, and production infrastructure that make our factory run.

This is a hands-on role. You’ll spend real time in the shop—cutting, welding, printing, and machining your own parts—iterating from idea to CAD to a production-ready prototype under tight timelines.