(Spring 2027) Mechanical Engineer Co-op - Innovation

iRobot Corporation; Bedford (MA); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

iRobot Corporation in Bedford, MA is seeking an undergraduate student for a full-time internship from January through June 2027, with potential extension through Fall. You will work 40 hours per week, commute to the Bedford office, and contribute to innovation projects under engineering supervision.

You will test robotic components, assemble prototypes, and support CAD tasks using CREO, while documenting outcomes and learning from experienced engineers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Strong academic record and broad scholastic experience.
• Experience with manufacturing methods including machine shop equipment and 3D printing.

Responsabilités

• Plan, execute, and document innovation workstreams under supervision.
• Test and evaluate robotic components and subsystems.
• Assemble and refurbish prototypes for testing.
• Provide feedback, analyze and debug performance-related issues.
• CAD support for design changes and participate in design reviews
• Develop test metrics and run tests to evaluate new designs
• Research new technologies and fielded examples of relevant adjacent technologies
• Write reports documenting how the robot satisfies requirements

Connaissances

CAD (CREO) exposure

Team collaboration

Formation

Pursuing Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

CREO

Description du poste

Salary Range: $17.55 - $25.00

Introduction As a pioneer in the robot industry, our goal is to drive innovation, serve as an industry catalyst and change the world by empowering people to do more. Our innovation team is looking for an undergraduate student to work full-time in our Bedford, MA office from January through June 2027 with potential to extend through the Fall. Students must have the ability to commute to our Bedford, MA office and work 40 hours Monday-Friday.

What You Will Do:

• Work under the guidance of iRobot engineers to plan, execute, and document innovation workstreams
• Test and evaluate robotic components and subsystems
• Assemble and/or refurbish prototypes for testing
• Provide feedback, analyze and debug performance-related issues
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) support for design changes and participate in design reviews
• Analysis of robotic components
• Design and manufacture test fixtures for engineers
• Develop test metrics and run tests that evaluate new designs
• Research new technologies or study fielded examples of relevant adjacent technologies
• Write reports to document how the robot satisfies a given requirement

To Be Successful You Will Have:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Outstanding academic record
• Broad scholastic experience in multiple disciplines
• Experience with various manufacturing methods including machine shop equipment and 3D printing.
• Project or work experience using CAD systems such as CREO.
• Aptitude and desire to work in a dynamic environment in a self-motivated, action-oriented fashion.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Comfortable exploring work tasks, seeking out answers, and working independently when necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills track record and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, planning and prioritization skills.
• Mandarin fluency a plus

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of any additional employment visas at this time.

iRobot is a global consumer robot company that designs and builds thoughtful robots and intelligent home innovations that make life better. iRobot introduced the first Roomba robot vacuum in 2002. Today, iRobot is a global enterprise that has sold more than 50 million robots worldwide. iRobot's product portfolio features technologies and advanced concepts in cleaning, mapping and navigation. Working from this portfolio, iRobot engineers are building robots and smart home devices to help consumers make their homes easier to maintain and healthier places to live. iRobot stands firmly against racial discrimination and social injustice. At our company, everyone has a voice and we are committed to equality, inclusiveness, respect and kindness. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. iRobot is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.