Co-op Mechanical Engineer — Optical/Prototyping Focus

Mesh Optical; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 52,348; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible monthly housing stipend

Transportation stipend

Job summary

Mesh Optical in Gardena, California, is looking for an Associate Mechanical Engineer (Intern/Co-Op) to actively contribute to designing and building optical products. Interns will experience real engineering work alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a strong GPA, have hands-on project experience, and are proficient in CAD. The position offers competitive hourly pay plus housing and transportation stipends.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.5 or greater.
• Portfolio of hands-on projects like Formula SAE or SolarCar.

Responsibilities

• Design and build development test platforms for optical interconnect prototypes.
• Identify improvements to production processes and own rapid-prototype hardware.
• Support designs with finite element analysis and detailed drawings.
• Work hands-on with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Proficient with modern CAD software

Analytical mindset

First-principles problem solving

Clear communication

Education

Pursuing or recently completed a BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mesh Optical in Gardena, California, is looking for an Associate Mechanical Engineer (Intern/Co-Op) to actively contribute to designing and building optical products. Interns will experience real engineering work alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a strong GPA, have hands-on project experience, and are proficient in CAD. The position offers competitive hourly pay plus housing and transportation stipends.