Thermal Test Engineer Co-op - Lab & Hardware Focus

Alloy Enterprises; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Alloy Enterprises is seeking a hands-on Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Co-op to support our thermal test lab and product validation efforts. You will build, troubleshoot, and work directly with hardware to drive test data and inform development.

You will execute thermal and fluidic testing, develop setups, and collect high-quality data while collaborating with engineering and production teams on designs and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong hands‑on aptitude and interest in building and debugging physical systems.
• Basic understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Experience with lab equipment, instrumentation, or test setups (academic or internship).
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks from setup through execution.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to repeatable, high-quality results.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and maintain thermal and fluidic test setups (pumps, heat exchangers, sensors, plumbing, etc.).
• Execute testing on cooling plates and assemblies, including: Leak testing, Flow rate measurement, Pressure drop (ΔP) characterization, Thermal performance evaluation.
• Instrument test setups with thermocouples, pressure sensors, and flow meters.
• Collect, clean, and organize test data for analysis.
• Support development and refinement of standardized test methods.
• Troubleshoot test setups, fixtures, and data acquisition systems.
• Collaborate with engineering to evaluate new designs and process improvements.
• Assist in documenting results for internal reports and customer-facing materials.
• Help maintain lab organization, safety, and repeatability across test specimens.

Skills

Hands-on

Lab equipment experience

DAQ

Python data analysis

CAD tools (Onshape/SOLIDWORKS)

Thermal systems familiarity

Independent work

Clear communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering (pursuing)

Tools

Onshape

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Alloy Enterprises is seeking a hands-on Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Co-op to support our thermal test lab and product validation efforts. You will build, troubleshoot, and work directly with hardware to drive test data and inform development.

You will execute thermal and fluidic testing, develop setups, and collect high-quality data while collaborating with engineering and production teams on designs and process improvements.