Co-op, R&D Mechanical Engineering: January - June 2026 (Hybrid)

Position Dates: January 12th, 2026 - June 26th, 2026

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

Additional Information:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $25.00 - $34.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the primary work location in the US. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Talent Acquisition Specialist can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet’s flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone