Mechanical Systems Engineering Co-op – Spring 2026
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Job Location:
Watertown, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 22 - 32
Posted on:
29 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Via Separations is a Boston-area startup dedicated to enabling process efficiency and intensification for the industrial 2024 Via delivered its first commercial facility and changed the narrative around market-driven energy technologies that drive value for industrial customers. At the intersection of engineering society and impact our team is passionate about making a difference and building the technology and organization to do it. We are a fast-paced interdisciplinary team backed by leading venture capital firms and we are looking to add talented mission-driven people to our cohort.
We are passionate about transformative impact optimistic about scientific progress and unafraid of hard problems. We believe that our people are our unfair advantage and drive our mission forward. We embrace the diversity of our team for creative solutions and believe the best ideas come from the intersection of disciplines and perspectives. We want you to join us!
Role Description
Via Separations technology is the first commercial implementation of membrane filtration in several difficult industrial applications. Working under the guidance of the system engineering team the Mechanical Systems Engineer Co-op will be responsible for the analysis modeling design drafting and development of our commercial membrane systems. You will be an integral member of the cross-disciplinary engineering team and work alongside our external engineering partners to bring both our pilot scale and commercial systems to fruitionThe role involves supporting studying understanding and executing upon detailed project requirements and specifications. There will be opportunities to contribute to the development layouts for mechanical structural and piping systems of skid mounted integrated systems.
Responsibilities Include:
- Aid in equipment specifications vendor documentation and bill of materials.
- Support engineering and supply chain to develop part verification inspection and approval related to Vias systems.
- Develop modify and maintain project-specific process design packages (P&IDs BOMs specifications models drawings)
Qualifications & Characteristics
- Ability to work on a full-time basis during the co-op term
- Working towards a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Experience using AutoCAD and 3d modeling is desired. Via utilizes AutoCad Plant3d
- Familiarity with commonly-used concepts practices and procedures within a design/manufacturing a plus
- Experience in engineering document management is desirable but not necessary
- Strong ability to manage time and quickly shifting priorities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- A clear interest in sustainability
- US work authorization is required for this role
$22 - $32 an hour
Transportation
Via Separations is located at 64 Pleasant St in Watertown MA. The office & lab space is a 2-minute walk from the Watertown Square bus terminal. There are Bluebikes stations nearby in addition to a parking lot dedicated to our office building.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Via may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge skills education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role!
At Via we value and prioritize diversity of thought access and experiences and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ancestry citizenship status protected veteran status religion physical or mental disability marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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About Company
Process intensification For today's industries. Do More. With Less. [email protected]
