Maesa
Design Engineer Co-Op
Los Angeles, California · Intern · Internship
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago
SolidWorksMechanical DesignCommunicationCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- This co-op position requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week during the Fall 2026 semester (approximately July through December) and will require to be onsite at our LA office a minimum of 4x a week.
Responsibilities
- Support the conversion of conceptual packaging designs into engineered 3D CAD models suitable for manufacturing.
- Collaborate on the evaluation of materials and manufacturing processes including injection molding, blow molding, and decoration techniques.
- Participate in design reviews and provide input on manufacturability and product functionality.
- Help manage prototype development and 3D printing of packaging components.
- Work with international engineering teams and vendors to help bring designs to life.
- Review product testing data (e.g. drop tests, vibration tests) and document feedback.
- Opportunities to develop technical skills in CAD, design for manufacturing (DFM), and prototyping
- Through best-in-class design, formulation, brand creation and marketing capabilities, Maesa delivers new, better and different products with an unsurpassed speed to market.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Development Engineering, Product Design, or a related discipline
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Interest in consumer products, especially beauty or CPG packaging
- Strong attention to detail and an eagerness to learn
- Excellent communication and time-management skills
Nice to have
- Familiarity with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software (coursework or internship experience a plus)
Skills
- Hands-on experience working on real packaging projects from ideation to execution
- Exposure to engineering standards and manufacturing processes in the beauty industry
- Mentorship from experienced design engineers
- Insight into product development and cross-functional collaboration
Compensation
- Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
- At Maesa, we live by our values of collaboration, curiosity, game-changing, creativity, and discipline.
- We believe our people and partners are a creative force that catalyzes the possibilities in beauty to break through traditional limits and discover the "new" without restriction.
- We prioritize creating and fostering a welcoming environment for employees, partners, ideas, approaches, and endeavors - all through a spirit of warmth and inclusivity.
- As set forth in Maesa's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
- Maesa is the next-gen beauty company, where bold ideas become beautiful brands.
Benefits
- Maesa works with a variety of retailers to create and launch brands across beauty and wellness categories.
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