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Mechanical Engineer Co-Op- Spring 2027

CompanyDEKA Research & Development
LocationManchester
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Mechanical Engineer Co-Op will design and test medical products, including the creation of test fixtures and execution of test procedures. They will also perform CAD work and generate technical documentation to summarize test methods and results.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
867
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
DEKA is one of the leading research and development companies in the country and is the birthplace of some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time. For over thirty years, DEKA Research & Development Corp. has made Manchester, New Hampshire home. Located about an hour from Boston, the beach, and the mountains, we are situated in the beautiful and historic Amoskeag Millyard buildings located in downtown Manchester. DEKA continues to be a place where no idea seems too big and where creativity and cool gizmos reign supreme. The engineers, technicians, machinists, designers and all of the other folks who make up DEKA are some of the most creative and innovative professionals you could ever hope to meet. It's a place where one crazy idea can end up being the next greatest invention. At DEKA we embrace the spirit of innovation and constantly aim to turn the impossible into a reality. DEKA is filled with people who are driven to be among the best and brightest in their field of work. It’s a concentrated bunch of really smart thinkers, doers and problems solvers, who are driven to using innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology to improve lives. We all see endless possibilities in the power of technology to do good. Employees have the opportunity to work on diverse projects that have a positive, enduring impact on millions of people worldwide. We are growing! We're always seeking passionate individuals to join our growing team of evolved thinkers.
About the Role
DEKA Research and Development, housed in Manchester, NH, has an exciting opportunity for an 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 Spring semester starting in January and ending in June/ July 2027.

How you will make an impact as a Mechanical Engineer Co-Op:
  • Work with a mechanical group designing and testing medical products
  • Designing test fixtures
  • Creating and executing test procedures and generating write-ups to summarize test method and results
  • CAD work including solid modeling and drawings
  • Support the mechanical group and accomplish tasks with minimal direction

Skills we are looking for in a Mechanical Engineer Co-Op:
  • Must be currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering program at the undergraduate junior/senior or graduate level.
  • 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 LabView 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

About DEKA:

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 cuttingedge 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.

Additional Information:

*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, www.mtabus.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 at 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.

*A full time student is defined as being enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an undergraduate program, or a minimum of 9 credits per semester for a graduate program.

Key Skills
Mechanical EngineeringSolidworksCADSolid ModelingManufacturing DrawingsRapid PrototypingData AcquisitionPythonLabviewThermodynamicsFluid MechanicsCFDTest Fixture DesignTechnical WritingMechanical Aptitude
Categories
EngineeringHealthcareScience & ResearchManufacturing