Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.

Position Dates: January 6, 2025- June 27, 2025

Job Title: Co-op, R&D Mechanical Engineering

Department: Mechanical & Materials Engineering, Research & Development

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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
• Performing other duties as required

Education and Experience:

• Completion of one prior co-op or 6-months of similar internship experience preferred
• Currently enrolled/working toward a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree

Desired Skills:                  

• 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.)

Facilities/Amenities:

• On-site cafeteria & free coffee/tea
• On-site gym

Additional Information: