Mechanical Engineering Co-Op- Summer​/Fall

Overview

DEKA Research and Development, housed in Manchester, NH, has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op to work in a dynamic Research and Development environment. In this role you will work alongside a group of passionate engineers to create innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

DEKA offers Co-Ops for full time students* (must be at least 18 years of age). This position is for a 6+ month rotation for the Summer/Fall semester starting in June 2026.

To be successful in this role you need the following skills and experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate
  
  Mechanical Engineering program
• Mechanical aptitude and hands on mechanical experience (working on cars, fixing bicycles or FIRST robotics a plus)
• SOLIDWORKS (or other CAD program) experience
• Knowledge of creating manufacturing drawings
• Experience with Rapid Prototyping
• Experience with data acquisition and data presentation (python or Lab View experience a plus)
• Knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics (CFD experience a plus)
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detailed oriented

One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.

Behind DEKA's brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.

* Applicants should be aware that short-term housing options in Manchester, NH are limited and that DEKA is not able to financially assist with housing.

Public transportation is available and routes/schedules can be found by visiting the Manchester Transit Authority website.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Please be aware that we try to make sure that our internship opportunities are well defined and will provide a unique experience. We understand that most candidates would like to know if they have a placement as soon as possible, but at DEKA it takes more time than other companies; we review every application that is submitted. We will try to let you know as soon as we can, but encourage you to pursue other opportunities as well.