Mechanical Engineering Intern
Roam - Mechanical Engineering Intern
Company Overview:
Roam is a Brooklyn-based startup that is redefining the sparkling water experience through sustainable, innovative, and consumer-friendly hydration solutions. By merging the convenience of portability with an eco-conscious design, Roam – founded by global hardware and design experts in the water filtration space – aims to make a meaningful impact on the way we hydrate.
At the heart of Roam’s offering is The SodaTop, a portable carbonator that fits in the palm of your hand. With the ability to carbonate up to 1 liter of water in under 5 seconds, SodaTop eliminates the need for bulky countertop systems and large CO2 canisters.
Come join Roam and help build out an exciting product portfolio that will shape the future of sparkling water!
We recently launched the startup at CES to great reception, below are some press articles:
- Vice: The Coolest Gadgets From CES That You’ll Actually Be Able to Buy This Year
- Rolling Stones: CES 2025: The 35+ Best Things We Saw At the Consumer Electronics Show
- CNET: This Revolutionary Bottle Cap Lets You Make Sparkling Water Anywhere
- Reviewed: Sparkling water — without wasting plastic bottles or countertop space
- Wired: The 10 Coolest Things We’ve Seen So Far at CES 2025
- The Verge: The Verge Awards at CES 2025
Position Overview:
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will play an integral role in the development and testing of our products. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in mechanical design, prototyping, and testing within a fast-paced startup environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Product Testing:
- Conduct and document performance and durability tests on prototypes and final designs.
- Analyze test data to identify areas for improvement.
- Support iterative design and testing cycles.
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3D Printing Support:
- Operate and maintain 3D printers for rapid prototyping.
- Post-process 3D printed parts and integrate them into prototype assemblies.
- Assist in troubleshooting and optimizing print settings.
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Engineering Support Tasks:
- Assist in drawing documentation & test results analysis.
- Research and source materials and components.
- Collaborate across teams to support overall product development efforts.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience with 3D printing and rapid prototyping.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexible responsibilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to be present onsite in New York City (Brooklyn) several days a week.