Mechanical Design Co-op — Acoustic & Systems Engineering

Requirements 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
• (Desirable) Prior experience with 2D detail drawing creation, DFM, DFA, DFMEA, tolerance analysis
• (Desirable) Hands on machining and/or fabrication skills
• (Desirable) An interest in audio, acoustics, speaker-building or music production
• Currently enrolled or recent graduate 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 July - Dec 2026
• Ability to work out of our Boston office a minimum 4 days per week
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future. Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time

What the job involves 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: January 2026 - June 2026
• Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week
• 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
• The Co-op Program includes the following elements to round out the work you do with your team on a day to day basis:
• Multi-day orientation and robust onboarding
• Speaker Series with business leadership
• Social Activities with Cohort
• Real, meaningful projects
• Mentorship from industry leaders
• Collaborative, creative culture
• Opportunities for full-time conversion

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