Mechanical Engineer Co-Op: R&D CAD, Testing & Prototyping

DEKA Research & Development; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKA Research and Development in Manchester, NH is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op for a 6+ month rotation starting Spring 2027. You will design and test medical products, create test procedures and write-ups, perform CAD work, and support the mechanical group with minimal direction.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in ME programs (undergrad junior/senior or graduate), with experience in SOLIDWORKS, manufacturing drawings, rapid prototyping, and data acquisition (Python/LabVIEW).

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering at undergraduate (junior/senior) or graduate level.
• Hands-on mechanical experience (cars, bicycles, FIRST robotics) is a plus.
• SOLIDWORKS (or CAD) experience and knowledge of manufacturing drawings.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and data acquisition/presentation (Python or LabVIEW) is a plus.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics; CFD experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Work with a mechanical group designing and testing medical products.
• Designing test fixtures.
• Creating and executing test procedures and write-ups to summarize test methods and results.
• CAD work including solid modeling and drawings.
• Support the mechanical group and accomplish tasks with minimal direction.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

CAD (SOLIDWORKS)

Data acquisition

Python/LabVIEW

Thermodynamics & CFD

Manufacturing drawings

Rapid prototyping

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS CAD

Data acquisition tools

Job description

DEKA Research and Development in Manchester, NH is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op for a 6+ month rotation starting Spring 2027. You will design and test medical products, create test procedures and write-ups, perform CAD work, and support the mechanical group with minimal direction.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in ME programs (undergrad junior/senior or graduate), with experience in SOLIDWORKS, manufacturing drawings, rapid prototyping, and data acquisition (Python/LabVIEW).