halobraid · Cambridge, MA USA
Halo is a hair technology company using breakthrough engineering to elevate everyday routines. We’re building the world’s first robotic hair-braiding system—integrating computer vision, robotics, compliant fiber manipulation, and novel mechatronic machines. This is one of the hardest unsolved problems in robotics, applied to a $300B industry. 8 billion hours are spent braiding hair each year. HaloBraid gives that time back. The system collaborates with professional stylists to reduce braiding appointments from 6 hours to minutes and grow their business. We’re moving from R&D into deployment with salons, well-funded by leading investors. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the hair styling industry. We are looking for a Spring 2027 Mechanical Engineering Co-op to play a pivotal role in developing our innovative hair braiding robotic system. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Contribute to the development of complex technology, product sub-assemblies, and test rigs - Take an active, hands-on role to ensure that engineering problems are resolved thoroughly - Utilize various rapid prototyping technologies to build, test, and iterate - Use hand calculations, computer simulation, and/or lab-based testing to validate designs through the development process - Conduct user testing and project the voice of the customer back into the design - Conduct various forms of testing, problem solving, and design iteration REQUIREMENTS: - At least one semester remaining in your undergraduate or graduate degree - Experience with CAD (we use Onshape, experience with Solidworks or equivalent is acceptable) - Experience with various rapid prototyping methods (3D printing, CNC, etc) - Demonstrated design intelligence, mechanical intuition, creative problem solving, and strong attention to detail - A willingness to fail and learn! DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE (OPTIONAL BUT THE MORE, THE BETTER) - Gone through (and documented!) the design process for a project, through sc…
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