Mechanical Engineer Co-op - Innovation

Location: Full-time onsite work at the Bedford, Massachusetts office, January–June 2027, with potential extension through fall; must be able to commute and work 40 hours Monday–Friday.

Salary: $17.55–$25.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global develops robotic products and drives innovation in the robotics industry.

What you will do

• Plan, execute, and document innovation workstreams under the guidance of hirify.global engineers.
• Test and evaluate robotic components, subsystems, prototypes, and new designs.
• Assemble or refurbish prototypes, analyze components, and debug performance-related issues.
• Provide CAD support for design changes and participate in design reviews.
• Design and manufacture test fixtures, develop test metrics, and run tests.
• Research adjacent technologies and write reports documenting how robots satisfy requirements.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Outstanding academic record and broad scholastic experience across multiple disciplines.
• Experience with manufacturing methods, including machine shop equipment and 3D printing.
• Project or work experience using CAD systems such as Creo.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, self-motivated, action-oriented, and team-oriented environment while working independently when needed.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Must be able to work onsite in Bedford, Massachusetts, 40 hours Monday–Friday.

Nice to have

• Mandarin fluency.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time co-op from January through June 2027, with potential extension through the fall.
• Work alongside hirify.global engineers on innovation projects in a dynamic environment.
• Visa sponsorship or assumption of sponsorship for additional employment visas is not available.