Co-Op , Mechanical Automation

Kickstart Your Career at Vertex!
Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex intern or co-op,you’llwork on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders.

We’repassionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth—inside and outside the lab.

• Real Projects:You’llwork on assignments that make a real impact, not just busy work.

• Mentorship & Networking:Connect with leaders and peers who want to see you succeed through professional networks, connections, and collaborations that will shape your longer-term career.

• Flexible & Supportive:We offer flexible work options with Flex @ Vertex and prioritize your wellbeing.

• Inclusive Culture:Collaboration and inclusion are embedded in everything we do.

• Career Launchpad:Build skills, explore career paths, and get guidance for your future career.

The Vertex Mechanical Automation Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other related fields. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Automating Machinery & Processes functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.

The Final date to receive applications for this co-op is November 15th, 2026. Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline. Applicants can expect to receive an update about their application before or shortly after the Final date to receive applications.

In this co-op, you will be working with the Automating Machinery & Processes team to streamlining manufacturing, enhancing manufacturing reliability, and scaling life‑saving therapies to reach patients faster. The Co-op will work with a passionate team of scientists, engineers, and innovators, all united by a shared mission: to push the boundaries of what’s possible in Cell & Gene Therapy. The Co-op will contribute by designing or participating in the design process of mechanisms, robotics, IMRs, and automated equipment.

• Detailed Design Specification for automated equipment, including, but not limited to:

  • 3D models

  • Detailed Drawings with GD&T

  • Bill of Materials

  • Manual

  • Maintenance Procedure

• Mechanical Technical Readiness Plan for Automated Equipment

• Equipment Layouts

• Facility and Utility Requirements for Automated Equipment

• FAT and SAT Reports

• Experience with equipment development ANSI and ISO standards

• Design for Manufacturability

• Design for Quality

• GMP Equipment Development Process

• Lean Principles

• Mechanical Design

• Solidworks 3D modeling

• Mechanical Drawings & GD&T

• Proficiency in Microsoft products (word, power point, excel)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Preferred:
  Lean Fundamentals

• Preferred:
  Robotic experience

• Preferred:
  Mechanism design

• Preferred: 6S principles

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or another related field

• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships/co-ops or entry level roles within this part of the organization.

• You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before
  
  June 2027

• You must be available to…