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Advanced Concepts Product Design Co-Op (Mechanical / Electrical Engineering)
Conair LLCUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Mar 2026
About the role
Position Summary:Cuisinart’s Advanced Concepts Team is building the next generation of kitchen technology—and we are seeking a highly driven Product Design Co-Op (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering) to help shape it. You will work on breakthrough appliance platforms - translating real consumer needs into scalable, manufacturable engineering solutions. From motor systems and thermal architectures to sensors and embedded controls, you’ll help define how tomorrow’s kitchens perform. We’re looking for a technically strong, creatively curious engineer who wants to solve meaningful real-world problems—and build products that live in millions of homes. What You’ll Do: Architect the Future
- Contribute to early-stage product architecture for new appliance platforms.
- Develop mechanical and electrical concepts that balance performance, cost, reliability, and user experience.
- Explore motor systems, heating technologies, power electronics, sensors, and control strategies.
- Create CAD models, engineering layouts, and proof-of-concept builds.
- Prototype, test, and iterate—translating hypotheses into functional validation.
- Conduct performance benchmarking and competitive teardowns to identify white-space opportunities.
- Collaborate with Industrial Design and UX teams to ensure seamless integration of form, function, and usability.
- Translate consumer pain points into measurable engineering requirements.
- Identify opportunities for performance differentiation and technical storytelling.
- Partner with global engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing teams.
- Participate in design reviews and innovation checkpoints.
- Present technical findings with clarity and confidence.
- Direct experience working inside a global innovation pipeline.
- Ownership of meaningful engineering challenges—not shadow work.
- Exposure to cross-functional product development from concept through validation.
- Understanding of how engineering decisions impact cost, supply chain, performance, brand, and retail strategy.
- Mentorship from experienced engineering and product leaders.
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Junior, Senior, or Graduate level).
- Strong fundamentals in mechanical systems, thermodynamics, electronics, or embedded systems.
- Proficient in SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD); familiarity with PCB design, circuit analysis, or firmware is a plus.
- Hands-on builder who enjoys prototyping, testing, and solving real-world constraints.
- Curious, analytical, and energized by innovation—not just execution.
- Passionate about consumer technology and how engineering elevates everyday experiences.
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