Company: iRobot Corporation Title: (Spring 2027) Mechanical Engineer Co-op - Innovation Location: US-MA-Bedford, United States of America Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Full time Sidebar Info: iRobot is a global consumer robot company that designs and builds thoughtful robots and intelligent home innovations that make life better. iRobot introduced the first Roomba robot vacuum in 2002. Today, iRobot is a global enterprise that has sold more than 50 million robots worldwide. iRobot's product portfolio features technologies and advanced concepts in cleaning, mapping and navigation. Working from this portfolio, iRobot engineers are building robots and smart home devices to help consumers make their homes easier to maintain and healthier places to live. iRobot stands firmly against racial discrimination and social injustice. At our company, everyone has a voice and we are committed to equality, inclusiveness, respect and kindness. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. iRobot is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please send an email to: hr@irobot.com . iRobot HR Privacy Policy
Job Description: Salary Range: $17.55 - $25.00 IntroductionAs a pioneer in the robot industry, our goal is to drive innovation, serve as an industry catalyst and change the world by empowering people to do more.Our innovation team is looking for an undergraduate student to work full-time in our Bedford, MA office from January through June 2027 with potential to extend through the Fall. Students must have the ability to commute to our Bedford, MA office and work 40 hours Monday-Friday.What You Will Do:Work under the guidance of iRobot engineers to plan, execute, and document innovation workstreamsTest and evaluate robotic components and subsystemsAssemble and/or refurbish prototypes for testingProvide feedback, analyze and debug performance-related issuesComputer Aided Design (CAD) support for design changes and participate in design reviewsAnalysis of robotic componentsDesign and manufacture test fixtures for engineersDevelop test metrics and run tests that evaluate new designsResearch new technologies or study fielded examples of relevant adjacent technologiesWrite reports to document how the robot satisfies a given requirementTo Be Successful You Will Have:Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringOutstanding academic recordBroad scholastic experience in multiple disciplinesExperience with various manufacturing methods including machine shop equipment and 3D printing.Project or work experience using CAD systems such as CREO.Aptitude and desire to work in a dynamic environment in a self-motivated, action-oriented fashion.Ability to work well in a team environment.Comfortable exploring work tasks, seeking out answers, and working independently when necessary.Strong interpersonal skills track record and excellent oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated organizational, planning and prioritization skills.Mandarin fluency a plus Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of any additional employment visas at this time.
About iRobot
iRobot designs and builds consumer robots for home maintenance. The company was founded in 1990 and is based in Bedford, Massachusetts. Its product portfolio focuses on cleaning, mapping, and navigation technologies. Millions of units have been sold globally since the introduction of the Roomba robot vacuum in 2002.
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