Conair LLC is seeking a Product Design Co-Op to join Cuisinart's Advanced Concepts Team. In this role, you will work on breakthrough appliance platforms, translating consumer needs into scalable engineering solutions with a focus on mechanical and electrical systems.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to early-stage product architecture for new appliance platforms.
- Develop mechanical and electrical concepts balancing 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.
What We're Looking For
- 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 software.
- Hands-on builder who enjoys prototyping, testing, and solving real-world constraints.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with PCB design, circuit analysis, or firmware.
Technical Stack
- SolidWorks
- CAD
Team & Environment
You will be part of Cuisinart's Advanced Concepts Team, collaborating with Industrial Design, UX, global engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Direct experience working inside a global innovation pipeline.
- Ownership of meaningful engineering challenges.
- 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.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Newton, MA.
