Summary

Insulet provides a fast paced and energetic work environment developing drug delivery products aimed at meaningfully improving quality of life for our customers. Mechanical Engineering Co-ops are considered entry level engineers and are given the corresponding opportunities/responsibilities on the R&D team. Day-to-day activities will cover the full range of engineering activities including concept development, detail design, overseeing fabrication, assembly/test, and final reporting/presenting findings. As deemed necessary, may be pulled to support critical design validation testing to support program development.

Job description

Position Overview

Insulet provides a fast paced and energetic work environment developing drug delivery products aimed at meaningfully improving quality of life for our customers. Mechanical Engineering Co-ops are considered entry level engineers and are given the corresponding opportunities/responsibilities on the R&D team. Day-to-day activities will cover the full range of engineering activities including concept development, detail design, overseeing fabrication, assembly/test, and final reporting/presenting findings. As deemed necessary, may be pulled to support critical design validation testing to support program development.

Responsibilities

Working with other R&D engineers to develop concepts/prototypes
Utilizing in house prototyping capabilities (3D printing, lathe, mill) to quickly prototype/iterate/validate ideas
Creating CAD designs and overseeing fabrication of prototypes with outside vendors
Analyzing and testing design concepts for feasibility/performance
Presenting concepts, analysis, and findings to internal team and other stakeholders
Performs other duties as required

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements: Currently pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering or BS in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Preferred Skills and Competencies

Ethical, responsible, and data-driven decision-making methodology
Self-starter, detail oriented, and effective verbal/written communicator
Office Software Proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Engineering Software Proficiency (SolidWorks, ANSYS, Matlab Preferred)
Lab Equipment Experience (Instron, Balances, Microscopes, Oscilloscopes, etc.)
Completion of one prior co-op or 6-months of similar internship experience preferred

Requirements

Currently pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering or BS in Biomedical Engineering or related field
Ethical, responsible, and data-driven decision-making methodology
Self-starter, detail oriented, and effective verbal/written communicator
Office Software Proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Engineering Software Proficiency (SolidWorks, ANSYS, Matlab Preferred)
Lab Equipment Experience (Instron, Balances, Microscopes, Oscilloscopes, etc.)
Completion of one prior co-op or 6-months of similar internship experience preferred

Benefits

Medical insurance
Holiday pay
Sick time off
Employee wellness programs

Company overview

Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) is an innovative medical device company headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, founded in 2000 with a mission to improve the lives of people with diabetes. The company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing the revolutionary Omnipod Insulin Management System, which provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. The Omnipod system features a tubeless, disposable wearable Pod that delivers up to three days of continuous insulin without the need for needles or tubing. Insulet's flagship product, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with continuous glucose monitors to manage blood sugar levels automatically, eliminating multiple daily injections and fingersticks. With operations spanning 25 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Insulet has established itself as a global leader in diabetes management technology. The company employs between 1,001-5,000 professionals dedicated to advancing diabetes care through innovative medical device solutions.