Co-Op Mechanical Engineering

Pensa is the Brooklyn creative force behind the Pensa Labs Wire Benders, Cintas' Branch and Vine, Butterfly

MX Video Intercoms, and the Nanit family of products. We are looking for mechanical engineering students or recent grads to join our team for an engineering co‑op/internship.

Pensa is known for its ability to create beautiful functionality. Our engineers are inventors who know how to connect user needs with solutions. Pensa’s engineers love design and help our clients solve their hardest product challenges. They have a passion for creating compelling new technologies, developing them for production, and lining up strategic manufacturing plans. If you have world‑class talent, a passion for product design and invention, and a desire to work on a wide range of products in a fun, creative and collaborative design studio, we’d like to meet you.

• Learn about real‑world applications of engineering practices and concepts through hands‑on participation in both internal and client‑based projects, and through the mentorship of our senior staff
• Collaborate in brainstorming and ideation sessions
• Create 3D CAD of parts and assemblies (Fusion 360 & Solidworks)
• Build prototypes and mockups of your concepts (rapid prototyping and/or traditional fabrication)
• Plan, execute, and report engineering tests
• Collaborate on design reviews and decision‑making, and engage in highly technical engineering discussions
• Have ownership of your projects

• Are you a student pursuing an engineering degree, or are you a recent grad?
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have a hands‑on approach and are comfortable prototyping and working in a workshop
• Have a basic understanding of materials, mechanisms, and manufacturing processes
• Demonstrate proficiency with 3D CAD software (Solidworks & Fusion 360 preferred)
• Thrive while working under minimum supervision in a fast‑paced environment
• Quickly adapt and react to changes of direction in your projects
• Are well organized, self‑motivated, and have great attention to detail
• Are able to articulate and demonstrate your thought process and rationales behind your decisions
• Are excited to work and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team
• Are curious to learn new skills
• Are excited to deliver the next great product experience to the world

Our internships are meant to be learning experiences for you, teaching you to deliver high‑quality work collaboratively. Therefore, to ensure the best experience for both you and our team, we only offer in‑person, full‑time internships.

Applicants are highly encouraged to link a portfolio on their resume demonstrating their engineering experience.

Thank you, we are looking forward to hearing from you!