Mechanical Engineering Co-Op (Goleta, CA)

Sonos • Boston, MA • 8h ago

At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you'll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.

Sonos - Goleta, CA

Sonos is a sound experience company making it easier than ever for millions of listeners around the world to play more, hear more, and feel more. We're seeking talented students to join Sonos's Co-Op Program and explore what it means to blend creativity, technology, and sound. Our co-ops are an essential part of our team, bringing fresh ideas, learning from experts, and helping us push the boundaries of what's possible. Come broaden your skills, share your input and pursue your passion with our 6 month co-op experience.

Work Period: July 2026 - December 2026

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum 4 days per week onsite in our Goleta office . There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Be immersed in a fast-paced, collaborative, and highly cross-functional team environment

Develop your skills in mechanical design (3D & 2D CAD), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Structural/Thermal Simulation & Analysis, and Rapid Prototyping.

Gain an understanding of the Mechanical Engineering role as a systems integrator within Consumer Electronics

Learn how to transform unrefined, interdependent requirements into highly optimized solutions, covering test plan development, prototyping, validation, and manufacturing

Design and develop components, assemblies, and fixtures to support testing in the areas of Acoustic, Thermal/Structural, Radio & Antenna, UI/UX, and Industrial Design

Participate in failure analysis, root cause analysis and iterative design practices

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTESBasic Qualifications

Fundamental interest in and curiosity of all things mechanical, how they are designed, and manufactured!

Demonstrated experience with 3D modeling tools (preferrably Siemens NX or PTC OnShape)

Demonstrated ability to execute development tasks independently with a "can-do" attitude.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to collect and present technical data to a wide audience

Open and willing to initiate peer review of one's work

Ability to work in a highly diverse, cross functional team

Sufficiently trustworthy to work in a high security, highly confidential laboratory

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with 2D detail drawing creation, DFM, DFA, DFMEA, tolerance analysis

Hands on machining and/or fabrication skills

An interest in audio, acoustics, speaker-building or music production

PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled or recent graduate in a College or University with a preferred field of study in Mechanical Engineering

Available to participate in our full-time co-op program from July - Dec 2026

Ability to work out of our Goleta office a minimum 4 days per week

Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future. Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time.

2026 CO-OP PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Co-op Program includes the following elements to round out the work you do with your team on a day to day basis:

Multi-day orientation and robust onboarding

Speaker Series with business leadership

Social Activities with Cohort

Real, meaningful projects

Mentorship from industry leaders

Collaborative, creative culture

Opportunities for full-time conversion

Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits program (https://sonosbenefits.com) with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Interns and Coops in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, unless otherwise noted, including:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 90 days of continuous employment

Eligibility for our 401(k) plan, with company matching, after 1000 hours of service or 3 years averaging 500 hours of service per year, whichever comes first

80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually

Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year

A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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