Mechanical Engineering Co-Op
sonos · Boston, MA · United States · On-site
Posted Sep 23, 2026
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At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.
We’re seeking talented students to join Sonos’s Co-Op Program and explore what it means to blend creativity, technology, and sound. Our co-ops are an essential part of our team, bringing fresh ideas, learning from experts, and helping us push the boundaries of what’s possible. Come broaden your skills, share your input and pursue your passion with our 6 month co-op experience.
Work Period: Jan 2027 - June 2027
Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum 4 days per week onsite in our Boston, MA office. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Be immersed in a fast-paced, collaborative, and highly cross-functional team environment
Develop your skills in mechanical design (3D & 2D CAD), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Structural/Thermal Simulation & Analysis, and Rapid Prototyping.
Gain an understanding of the Mechanical Engineering role as a systems integrator within Consumer Electronics
Learn how to transform unrefined, interdependent requirements into highly optimized solutions, covering test plan development, prototyping, validation, and manufacturing
Design and develop components, assemblies, and fixtures to support testing in the areas of Acoustic, Thermal/Structural, Radio & Antenna, UI/UX, and Industrial Design
Participate in failure analysis, root cause analysis and iterative design practices
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Basic Qualifications
Fundamental interest in and curiosity of all things mechanical, how they are designed, and manufactured!
Demonstrated experience with 3D modeling tools (preferrably Siemens NX or PTC OnShape)
Demonstrated ability to execute development tasks independently with a “can-do” attitude.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collect and present technical data to a wide audience
Open and willing to initiate peer review of one’s work
Ability to work in a highly diverse, cross functional team
Sufficiently trustworthy to work in a high security, highly confidential laboratory
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with 2D detail drawing creation, DFM, DFA, DFMEA, tolerance analysis
Hands on machining and/or fabrication skills
An interest in audio, acoustics, speaker-building or music production
PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in a College or University with a preferred field of study in Mechanical Engineering
Available to participate in our full-time co-op program from January - June 2027
Ability to work out of our Boston office a minimum 4 days per week
Applicants must be authorized to work for any…