What We're Looking For
We're looking for a Mechanical Engineering Co-op to join our team at FAB1, our first full-scale microfactory in Billerica, MA, this fall. This role is built for someone who loves the full loop of engineering: sketch it, model it, build it, test it, and fix it — fast. You'll rotate across active projects on our Mechanical Engineering team, working alongside engineers designing the workcells, fixturing, and production infrastructure that make our factory run.
This is a hands-on role. You'll spend real time in the shop — cutting, welding, printing, and machining your own parts — not just handing drawings off to someone else. We move quickly here, so we need someone who can take a rough idea, iterate on it in CAD, get a physical version in hand, and improve it based on what they learn, on a tight timeline.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; junior or senior standing preferred.
- Solid CAD skills (Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar) and the ability to go from a rough idea to a modeled part quickly.
- Comfortable and safe operating shop tools and equipment — mills, lathes, laser cutters, welding, 3D printing, hand and power tools.
- A fast learner who can pick up new tools, processes, and project context with minimal ramp-up.
- Bias toward action: you'd rather build a rough prototype and learn from it than perfect a design on paper.
- Strong communicator who works well within a team and can take direction from multiple engineers across rotating projects.
- Available for a full-time, semester-length co-op in Billerica, MA this fall.