Co-Op, Thermal Test Engineer, Fall 2026 (July-December)
$47,840–$58,320 year
On-site · Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
As a Co-Op Thermal Test Engineer, you will support Alloy Enterprises' thermal test lab and product validation efforts through building, assembling, and maintaining testing setups such as pumps and heat exchangers. Responsibilities include executing tests on cooling plates, collecting and organizing data for analysis, troubleshooting test setups, and collaborating with engineering teams to evaluate new designs. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, possess strong hands-on skills, have a basic understanding of relevant engineering principles, and demonstrate attention to detail as well as effective communication skills.
Required Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- Strong hands-on aptitude and interest in building and debugging physical systems
- Basic understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics
- Experience with lab equipment, instrumentation, or test setups (academic or internship)
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks from setup through execution
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to repeatable, high-quality results
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with data acquisition systems (DAQ), sensors, or lab instrumentation
- Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis
- Experience with CAD tools (Onshape or SOLIDWORKS)
- Exposure to thermal systems, cooling loops, or fluid handling systems
- Previous co-op, internship, or hands-on project experience in a lab or manufacturing environment
Additional Requirements
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
- We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa, including H-1B, H-1C, H-2A, H-2B, H-3, F-1 or OPT at this time.
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