About the role#
Boston Materials is looking for a Design Engineering Co-op to support the development of components for advanced thermal interface materials. You will work on hardware that addresses thermal bottlenecks in AI and high-performance computing silicon. This role involves a mix of design, fabrication, and testing, providing direct exposure to the full product development cycle.
What you'll do#
- Design components such as lids, stiffeners, carriers, and shims that support thermal interface materials.
- Create 3D CAD models and fabrication drawings while iterating based on tolerance stack-ups and thermal budgets.
- Build and test package mockups to verify design feasibility.
- Operate shop equipment including manual and CNC mills and abrasive waterjet cutters to machine parts in-house.
- Assemble and instrument test articles, including sensor placement and fastening.
- Analyze mechanical and thermal test data to inform design decisions.
- Coordinate with vendors and machine shops to source custom parts and manage fabrication schedules.
- Maintain design documentation, drawings, and assembly work instructions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or advanced degree program in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Proficiency with a 3D CAD package, with a preference for SolidWorks.
- An interest in learning fabrication drawings, tolerancing, and GD&T.
- Experience or a strong interest in metal fabrication.
- A hands-on approach to problem-solving and a willingness to move between different types of tasks.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to organize and interpret data.
- Clear, effective technical writing skills.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience, whether through academic labs, personal projects, or previous work.
- Coursework or interest in mechanical design, heat transfer, mechanics of materials, or FEA.
- A self-directed, organized, and safety-conscious work style.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position based in Billerica, Massachusetts.
- The role is paid with an hourly wage of $24 to $34.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
About Boston Materials
Boston Materials produces advanced materials with Z-axis carbon fiber technology. The company focuses on thermal management for semiconductors and lightweighting for aircraft. Founded in 2016, the firm operates out of Billerica, Massachusetts. It maintains manufacturing facilities and employs approximately 35 people.
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