Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Berkshire Grey
Fall 2025
More information about location
5 days a week in office (Bedford, MA)
Autonomous fulfilment robots
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Autonomous fulfilment robots
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
5 days a week in office (Bedford, MA)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help businesses succeed with AI-enabled robotics that transforms the way they thrive, compete and win.
Role
Who you are
- Actively pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field
- Experience with Solidworks (basic principles of design, sheet metal, FEA, etc.)
- Experience prototyping and using tools such as laser cutters, 3D printers, mills, lathes, etc
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Must be curious, eager, open to learning, and independent
- Ability to spec motors, sensors, and off-the-shelf parts
- Strong grasp of mechanical systems and mechanisms
- DFM experience within sheet metal, weldments, machined parts
What the job involves
- The Mechanical Engineering Co-op will work directly as a member of our product development team, applying their mechanical expertise to implement truly novel solutions to solve customer challenges. They will work closely with the other engineering disciplines to ensure a cohesive system design. Responsibilities will focus on testing, introducing new products into production, and supporting systems fielded at customer sites
- This role will be onsite at the Bedford, MA office. This position will run from approximately June-December 2025 (dates flexible)
- Design parts and assemblies according to system/sub-system requirements
- Transform tested conceptual solutions into robust product designs in coordination with engineering, operations, the customer and contract manufacturers
- Design and release components and systems using SolidWorks
- Develop production and support documentation including bills of material (BOMs), assembly drawings, and maintenance instructions
- Work with our suppliers, machinists, contract manufacturers, and shippers to guarantee that the right electromechanical system is assembled and functional in the right place at the right time
- Perform test and verification of prototype systems
- Bring prototype solutions to life with rapid prototyping tools including 3D printer, laser cutter, mill, etc
Our take
The boom in eCommerce over recent years has created a need for increased productivity in fulfilment, with businesses needing to scale up to remain competitive. Berkshire Grey develops and supplies AI-powered robots for warehouses and fulfilment centres, delivering intelligent, mobile robots for supply chain process automation to increase throughput, lower delivery times, and reduce costs.
Setting up robotics systems can be very costly for companies, which is why Berkshire Grey offers a Robots as a Service (RaaS) model. This enables businesses to automate their processes without a large upfront investment. By using its robots, Berkshire Grey claims, businesses can reduce picking costs by 70-80% and increase throughput by 25-35%—impressive numbers that certainly make it a strong choice for interested parties.
Despite competition from Amazon Robotics and Fetch Robotics, Berkshire Grey has carved out a niche in the growing robotics market. In 2023, the company merged with SoftBank in a $375 million go-private transaction. This merger aims to strengthen Berkshire Grey's capabilities, streamline operations, and maintain a competitive edge. The merger with SoftBank will enable the company to better serve its customers with its disruptive AI robotics technology, driving efficiency in their operations.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
5% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jan 2020
$263m
SERIES B
Apr 2016
$13.5m
SERIES A
Total funding: $276.5m
Company benefits
- Healthcare - Full medical, dental and vision. Life insurance, gym stipends and wellness programs
- Vacation - We value hard work and we like to have fun. Take time when you need it
- Recognition - Peer shout outs, achievement celebrations and leadership awards let you know you’ve made a difference
- Retirement - Stock options and generous 401(k) matching
- Nutrients - Lunch is delivered daily, a plethora of snacks, gourmet coffee, Soylent, and top-shelf beverages
Company HQ
Bedford, MA
Leadership
Tom Wagner
(CEO)Tom Wagner is the founder of multiple pilot activities and serves as an advisor to small companies and universities. Prior to Berkshire Grey, Wagner had the privilege of serving as the Chief Technology Officer of iRobot. Prior to joining iRobot, Wagner served as a program manager at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the research and development agency of the US Department of Defense.
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