Audio Systems Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

Audio Systems Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

Sonos Boston MA

Sonos is a sound experience company making it easier than ever for millions of listeners around the world to play more hear more and feel more. Were seeking talented students to join Sonoss 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 whats 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 position with a minimum 4 days per week onsite in our Boston office. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Audio Team Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

WHAT YOULL 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 Audio Engineering role within a Sound Experience company

• 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 of transducers and acoustic assemblies.

• Participate in design reviews failure analysis root cause analysis and iterative design practices.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a BA or AA in ME program OR completion of 2 years at a 4/5 year university in a similar field while continuing to actively pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Fundamental interest in and curiosity of all things mechanical and audio how they are designed tested and manufactured!

• Demonstrated experience with 3D modeling tools (preferably 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 ones 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.

• Strong skills in physics waves and oscillations.

• Experience with circuit modelling in P-SPICE VituixCAD or similar program.

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 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.

2026 CO-OP PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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

NOTE:The applications for the 2026 Spring Co-Op Program will close onOctober 25th. We will not accept any late applications. You will receive confirmation that your application has been received and will be contacted by a recruiter if we feel your skills and experience align. Application status may not be communicated until applications close on 10/25. Thank you for your patience while we review your candidacy.

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Your profile will be reviewed and youll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health wealth and overall well-being of our employees. Interns and Coops in the US are eligible for benefits on day one unless otherwise noted including:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance after 90 days of continuous employment

• Eligibility for our 401(k) plan with company matching after 1000 hours of service or 3 years averaging 500 hours of service per year whichever comes first

• 80 hours of sick time upon hire refreshed annually

• Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year

• A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.