Hands-On Mechanical Engineering Co-op — Fast, Rotating Projects

Reframe Systems; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Reframe Systems is a Physical AI and robotics company building high‑performance housing in a scalable microfactory setting. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op to join FAB1 in Billerica, MA this fall, rotating across projects and driving hands-on prototyping in our shop.

You will sketch, model, build, test, and iterate on fixtures, workstations, and production tooling, using mills, lathes, laser cutters, welders, and 3D printers.

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 and safe 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, material handling, tooling.
• Build What You Design: Fabricate and assemble your own prototypes and production hardware using mills, lathes, laser cutters, welders, 3D printers, and standard shop tools.
• Rotate Across Projects: Work across multiple active workstreams on the ME team rather than a single fixed project.
• Test and Improve: Validate your designs on the shop floor, troubleshoot what doesn't work, and iterate toward a production-ready result.
• Support Documentation: Produce clear CAD models and basic technical drawings that a teammate or vendor could build from.
• Learn the Full Stack: Get exposure to how mechanical design connects to robotics, automation, and factory operations in a live manufacturing environment.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Strong communicator

Fast learner

Bias toward action

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering (in progress)

Tools

Onshape

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Reframe Systems is a Physical AI and robotics company building high‑performance housing in a scalable microfactory setting. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op to join FAB1 in Billerica, MA this fall, rotating across projects and driving hands-on prototyping in our shop.

You will sketch, model, build, test, and iterate on fixtures, workstations, and production tooling, using mills, lathes, laser cutters, welders, and 3D printers.