Vertex Spring Co-Op 2027, Mechanical Automation

Role: Mechanical Automation Co-Op at Vertex, focusing on designing and developing automated equipment for Cell & Gene Therapy manufacturing processes. Responsibilities: creating detailed design specifications, 3D models, drawings with GD&T, BOMs, and maintenance procedures; contributing to equipment layout and facility planning; supporting GMP and lean principles in equipment development. Requirements: current enrollment in undergraduate or graduate Mechanical or Industrial Engineering programs; proficiency in SolidWorks, mechanical drawings, GD&T, and Microsoft Office; strong communication skills. Preferred: experience with robotic systems, mechanism design, lean fundamentals, and 6S principles. High-value: involvement in automation for cell/gene therapy, GMP compliance, equipment development standards (ISO, ANSI), and manufacturing reliability enhancement. Work setup: hybrid or on-site in Boston or Providence, RI, with full-time availability from January to June 2027.