Co-op, Mechatronics Engineer (AI)

Location: Cambridge, MA, USA; hands-on work in Alewife from January through May.

Company

hirify.global is building AI-powered autonomous scientific systems that combine advanced AI models with proprietary instruments to accelerate discovery in medicine, materials, and energy.

What you will do

• Design and build mechanical and electromechanical components for automated lab systems.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, motion systems, and control hardware.
• Create CAD models, drawings, prototypes, fixtures, and test setups.
• Assemble, test, debug, and iterate hardware for workcells and custom instrumentation.
• Document test results and communicate design changes clearly.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to translate lab workflows into reliable, usable, and maintainable systems.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field.
• Experience with CAD design, prototyping, fabrication, or hands-on engineering projects.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, sensors, actuators, or controls.
• Comfort building, testing, debugging, and documenting physical systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in hands-on technical work.
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering and scientific teams.
• Curiosity about lab automation, instrumentation, robotics, or autonomous science.

Nice to have

• Experience with SolidWorks or another parametric CAD tool.
• Exposure to electrical wiring, instrumentation, controls, or data acquisition systems.
• Experience with robotics, lab automation, industrial automation, or motion systems.
• Familiarity with 3D printing, machining, sheet metal, or rapid prototyping methods.
• Previous internship, co-op, lab, project team, or R&D experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-moving startup R&D environment with hands-on engineering work.
• Work alongside engineers and scientists on autonomous science systems.
• Core values include truth, trust, curiosity, grit, and velocity.
• Equal employment opportunity regardless of legally protected characteristics.