Spring Mechanical Engineering Co-op
ABOUT US
Halo Braid is a cutting-edge hair technology company that uses breakthrough AI-powered engineering to help people perform beauty routines faster. We believe in healthier, happier hair for all, and we’re cultivating a culture of collaboration and scientific excellence to revolutionise the hair care industry. Our first product is an AI-powered hair braiding robot that empowers stylists to reduce braiding time from hours to minutes.
We are well-funded by incredible investors and scaling our team. We are building a team of passionate, dynamic self-starters who are driven by innovation and care for the end customer.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Co-op for the Spring 2026 term to play a pivotal role in delivering our innovative hair braiding robot to market as we progress through the New Product Development (NPD) stage. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of hair styling technology, launch a new product suite, and have a significant impact on our fast-growing mission-driven startup. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic founding team and collaborate across Mechanical Engineering, Design, and Hardware.
YOU HAVE
- At least one semester remaining in your undergraduate or graduate degree
- Experience with CAD (Solidworks or OnShape preferred)
- Experience with various rapid prototyping methods (3D printing, CNC, etc)
- Demonstrated design intelligence, mechanical intuition, creative problem solving, and strong attention to detail
- Strong documentation skills and the ability to convey complex ideas in a team setting
- A willingness to fail and learn!
BONUS IF YOU HAVE
- Experience with consumer electronics, robotics, or hair styling tools
- Interest in beauty/hair industry
- Experience with design optimization using FEA/CFD simulation
- Gone through (and documented!) the design process for a project, through school or on your own time
YOU WILL
- Contribute to the development of complex technology and product sub-assemblies
- Utilize various rapid prototyping technologies to build, test, and iterate
- Use hand calculations, computer simulation, and lab-based testing to validate designs
- Conduct user testing and project the voice of the customer back into the design process
- Take an active role in defining design specifications for a given concept or subsystem
- Liaise and collaborate with suppliers
- Challenge and help refine Halo Braid’s engineering practices to continuously improve design quality
- Take an active, hands-on role to ensure that all engineering problems are resolved thoroughly
This role 40/hrs per week onsite and is based in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of hair technology, contribute to a new product, and have a significant impact on our fast-growing startup. We highly value diversity at our company and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please apply and tell us how you can make a difference!
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