Conair LLC (Cuisinart) is hiring a Product Design Co-Op

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.