Summer/Fall Mechanical Engineering Co-op

As a Summer/Fall Mechanical Engineering Co-op at Halo Braid, you'll play a pivotal role in our New Product Development process. Your responsibilities will include contributing to the design of complex technology and product sub-assemblies, utilizing rapid prototyping methods to develop and test prototypes, validating designs through simulation and lab testing, and engaging in user testing to directly influence design based on customer feedback.

The ideal candidate for the Mechanical Engineering Co-op at Halo Braid should have at least one semester remaining in their undergraduate or graduate degree. Experience in CAD (Solidworks preferred) and rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing or CNC is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to document complex ideas effectively are also required to thrive in this role.

In your role as a Mechanical Engineering Co-op at Halo Braid, you will use a variety of advanced tools and technologies, including CAD software for design, rapid prototyping technologies for building models, and simulation tools for design validation. Experience with FEA/CFD simulation for design optimization will be a bonus, as it will enhance your contributions to our engineering practices.

Joining Halo Braid as a Mechanical Engineering Co-op offers tremendous career development opportunities. You will work closely with experienced engineers, gain practical experience in new product development, and directly contribute to innovative technology in the beauty industry. You'll also develop a professional network and acquire skills that are highly sought after in the engineering field.

Absolutely! Halo Braid is a fast-growing startup, and we value talent and initiative. Successful Co-ops may have opportunities for further internships or even full-time positions upon graduation if they excel in their role and demonstrate a strong fit with our company culture focused on innovation and teamwork.

When answering this question, be sure to detail your specific experience with CAD, especially Solidworks if applicable. Discuss projects where you utilized CAD for designing components, any challenges you faced, and how you overcame them. Highlight any collaborative experiences or designs where you integrated feedback effectively.

Provide a concise overview of a rapid prototyping project, outlining the project goals, the prototyping methods used (like 3D printing or CNC), and your specific contributions throughout the process. Emphasize lessons learned, how you adapted your design based on testing, and the final outcomes.

Discuss your problem-solving strategy by providing a framework. Start by defining the problem, brainstorming potential solutions, and assessing the feasibility of each option. Provide a specific example where you delivered a creative solution and the impact it had on the final design.

Explain your prioritization process clearly. Mention techniques you use, like the Eisenhower Matrix or software tools for managing deadlines. Share an example from your experience where effective prioritization led to successful project completion under tight deadlines.

Talk about your openness to feedback and how you view criticism as an opportunity for growth. Share a specific instance when feedback significantly improved a design; discuss your response to it and how you integrated that feedback collaboratively within the team.

Express your specific interests in hair styling technology and its intersection with engineering. Discuss inspiration from industry trends or innovations and how they resonate with your career aspirations. Connect your passion with the role responsibilities and the mission of Halo Braid.

Provide a specific example where collaboration was essential. Highlight the goal, the diverse skills of team members, your role within the team, and how collective efforts led to achieving the project objectives. Emphasize communication and teamwork skills.

Detail your experience facilitating user testing, whether in academic projects or internships. Discuss how you designed testing protocols, gathered user feedback, analyzed results, and made decisions to incorporate user insights into design refinement.

Discuss the methodologies you use to ensure quality, like iterative testing, simulation tools, or adherence to engineering standards. Use examples from your experiences to illustrate how thorough documentation and rigorous testing protocols contributed to successful and reliable designs.

Share your passion for mechanical engineering clearly. Talk about your love for problem-solving, the joy of bringing ideas to life, and your interest in innovative technology. Connect this motivation with the specific values and mission of Halo Braid, showing alignment with the company’s goals.