Mechanical Engineering Co-Op: Medical Devices & Prototyping

Flex; Hollis (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co‑Op for its Hollis, NH site. The student will learn concept generation, design for manufacturing, prototyping, and documentation while applying engineering knowledge to real world product development problems.

Responsibilities include CAD work, prototype assembly and testing, and cross‑functional collaboration. Ideal candidates are pursuing Mechanical, Biomedical, Manufacturing, or Systems Engineering with 2nd/3rd co‑op experience and 3.0 GPA.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering student with 2nd or 3rd co‑op experience in mechanical design.
• Strong freehand sketching ability and clear communication.
• Experience using SolidWorks to resolve mechanical challenges and create CAD databases.
• Familiarity with engineering simulation software (MathCAD, Excel, FEA, CFD).
• Basic machine shop skills (mill, lathe, etc.).
• Experience designing, setting up, running, and documenting lab experiments.
• Experience with electromechanical and medical products is a plus.
• Tolerance analysis experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on an exciting variety of medical products ranging from wearables to therapy systems and surgical robotics.
• Conceptualize and develop product architectures, parts, mechanisms, and assemblies.
• Create robust design solutions using CAD, analysis software, and lab equipment.
• Assemble and test prototypes to inform design decisions and demonstrate performance.
• Collaborate with industrial design, UI, human factors, software, and electrical teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary brainstorming sessions.
• Build electro‑mechanical assemblies and document assembly processes and test results.
• Develop a portfolio of work for the internship/co‑op.

Skills

Mechanical engineering student

SolidWorks

Freehand sketching

Lab experiments

MathCAD

Excel

FEA/CFD

Machining basics

Education

4-year engineering program (Mech / Bio / Manufacturing / Systems)

Tools

SolidWorks

MathCAD

Excel

Job description

Flex is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co‑Op for its Hollis, NH site. The student will learn concept generation, design for manufacturing, prototyping, and documentation while applying engineering knowledge to real world product development problems.

Responsibilities include CAD work, prototype assembly and testing, and cross‑functional collaboration. Ideal candidates are pursuing Mechanical, Biomedical, Manufacturing, or Systems Engineering with 2nd/3rd co‑op experience and 3.0 GPA.