Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Spring 2027

The role

This person will contribute to the development of complex technology, product sub-assemblies, and test rigs for a robotic hair-braiding system. They will use rapid prototyping, hand calculations, computer simulation, and lab-based testing to validate designs.

What you will do

• Contribute to the development of complex technology, product sub-assemblies, and test rigs
• Take an active, hands-on role to ensure that engineering problems are resolved thoroughly
• Utilize various rapid prototyping technologies to build, test, and iterate
• Use hand calculations, computer simulation, and/or lab-based testing to validate designs through the development process
• Conduct user testing and project the voice of the customer back into the design
• Conduct various forms of testing, problem solving, and design iteration

Required qualifications

• At least one semester remaining in your undergraduate or graduate degree
• Experience with CAD (Onshape, Solidworks or equivalent)
• Experience with various rapid prototyping methods (3D printing, CNC, etc)
• Demonstrated design intelligence, mechanical intuition, creative problem solving, and strong attention to detail
• A willingness to fail and learn

Nice to have

• Gone through (and documented!) the design process for a project, through school or on your own time
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to convey complex ideas in a team setting
• Strong experimental rigor and testing process
• Experience with complex CAD models with clear top down design
• Experience with consumer electronics, robotics, or hair styling tools
• Interest in hair braiding/styling
• Interest in robotics and mechanisms
• Mechanisms, mechatronics, and moving components
• Experience with design optimization using FEA/CFD simulation
• Electronics prototyping and soldering

Benefits

• Company subsidized parking or commute for onsite employees

Before you apply

• You must have authorization to work in the US

About the company

Halo is a hair technology company building the world's first robotic hair-braiding system. They integrate computer vision, robotics, compliant fiber manipulation, and novel mechatronic machines.