Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

About the role

Engineering Co-op – Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) This 6-month Co-op will begin on January 4th, 2027, in our Waltham, MA robotics factory. Public Transportation is Accessible from Boston/Alewife. Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. While our awe-inspiring viral videos on YouTube show what remarkably capable robots can do, our focus is on scaling automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse logistics. We are seeking a talented, self-motivated, hands-on engineering co-op to help design, integrate, and optimize the manufacturing systems that bring our robots to life. The Team: As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) Co-op, you won't be stuck doing repetitive busywork. You will join an integrated, cross-functional team that brings together Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Factory Automation. Working closely with a dedicated mentor across robot platforms like Spot, Stretch, and Atlas, you will get real-world experience learning how we build, automate, and scale complex robotics hardware. Day to day activities: • Time Studies & Process Improvement: Conduct time studies on the production floor, gather assembly data, and help to spot bottlenecks and improve efficiency. • Layout & Workstation Design: Use 2D/3D CAD to help design and update factory floor layouts, ergonomic workbenches, and custom assembly tools/fixtures. • New Product Support: Assist engineers with prototype builds by reviewing Bills of Materials (BOMs), testing assembly sequences, and helping identify manufacturing improvements early in design. • Work Instructions & Tooling: Support building, testing, and documenting clear step-by-step assembly instructions and shop-floor tooling for our production technicians. • Automation & R&D Projects: Support the prototyping, setup, and testing of new manufacturing tools, fixtures, and robotic automation cells. • Hands-On Troubleshooting: Help investigate assembly issues, test fixes, and collaborate with Production and Quality teams to keep builds running smoothly. Desired skills: • Current student enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or relevant fields. • Familiarity with 2D/3D CAD tools (such as SolidWorks, Catia, or AutoCAD) through coursework, clubs, or prior internships. • Ability to read basic mechanical assembly drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs). • Hands-on experience building, tinkering, or troubleshooting mechanical or electro-mechanical projects (e.g., machine shop work, FIRST/VEX Robotics, Formula SAE, or personal builds). • Basic experience with Excel and programming/scripting (e.g., Python or MATLAB) for analyzing data. • Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and work hands-on alongside engineers and technicians on the factory floor. The pay range for this position is between $32 to $37 per hour.