Vertex Spring Co-Op 2027, Mechanical Automation

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 34,000 - 69,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

Commuter benefits

Free meals

Career development

Social events

Location perks

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals offers a six-month Mechanical Automation Co-Op in the Boston area with hybrid/on-site eligibility. The program focuses on automating machinery and processes to scale life-saving therapies, providing real project work with a supportive, inclusive culture.

You will design mechanisms and automated equipment, contribute to drawings, BOMs, and maintenance procedures, and collaborate across scientists, engineers, and operations teams.

Qualifications

Mechanical Design skills required.
Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D modeling and related drawings.
Knowledge of GD&T and mechanical drawings standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Automating Machinery & Processes team to streamline manufacturing and improve reliability.
Design or contribute to the design process of mechanisms, robotics, IMRs, and automated equipment.
Produce detailed design specifications, drawings, BOMs, manuals, and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Mechanical Design

SolidWorks 3D modeling

Mechanical Drawings & GD&T

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or graduate program in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Kickstart Your Career at Vertex!

Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex intern or co-op, you'll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders. We're passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth-inside and outside the lab.

Why Vertex?

Real Projects: You’ll work on assignments that make a real impact, not just busy work.
Mentorship & Networking: Connect with leaders and peers who want to see you succeed through professional networks, connections, and collaborations that will shape your longer-term career.
Flexible & Supportive: We offer flexible work options with Flex @ Vertex and prioritize your wellbeing.
Inclusive Culture: Collaboration and inclusion are embedded in everything we do.
Career Launchpad: Build skills, explore career paths, and get guidance for your future career.

Your Impact

The Vertex Mechanical Automation Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other related fields. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Automating Machinery & Processes functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.

The application deadline for this co-op is November 15th, 2026. Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline. Applicants can expect to receive an update about their application before or shortly after the application deadline.

What you will be doing:

In this co-op, you will be working with the Automating Machinery & Processes team to streamlining manufacturing, enhancing manufacturing reliability, and scaling life-saving therapies to reach patients faster. The Co-op will work with a passionate team of scientists, engineers, and innovators, all united by a shared mission: to push the boundaries of what's possible in Cell & Gene Therapy. The Co-op will contribute by designing or participating in the design process of mechanisms, robotics, IMRs, and automated equipment.

Key Deliverables at Project Completion :

Detailed Design Specification for automated equipment, including, but not limited to: 3D models
Detailed Drawings with GD&T
Bill of Materials
Manual
Maintenance Procedure
Mechanical Technical Readiness Plan for Automated Equipment
Equipment Layouts
Facility and Utility Requirements for Automated Equipment
FAT and SAT Reports

Key Learnings Expected:

Experience with equipment development ANSI and ISO standards
Design for Manufacturability
Design for Quality
GMP Equipment Development Process
Lean Principles

What you will need to succeed:

Required skills:

Mechanical Design
Solidworks 3D modeling
Mechanical Drawings & GD&T
Proficiency in Microsoft products (word, powerpoint, excel)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred:

Lean Fundamentals
Robotic experience
Mechanism design
6S principles

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or another related field

Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships/co-ops or entry level roles within this part of the organization.

You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2027

You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January - June 2027

Program Details:

Full-time, paid co-op $25.00 - 50.00 USD/hour

Program Dates: January - June 2027

Application Deadline: November 15th, 2026

At Vertex, we believe that when you feel your best, you can perform at your best. That's why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you.