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Burlington, North Carolina, United States
Onsite
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Cooling performance limits high-power computing, semi-conductor fab, cell networks, photonics, power electronics, and most of our digital world. Alloy Enterprises enables customers to break through these constraints with novel complex metal components that dramatically improve heat dissipation in high-performance systems. Alloy’s patented Stack Forging™ process enables complex micro-geometries, resulting in single-piece, leak-tight parts that deliver superior cooling performance, lower pressure drops, and exceptional reliability. Founded in 2020, Alloy is a 45-person hardtech startup that has raised over $50M in capital and is shipping components to customers manufacturing servers, lasers, semiconductor equipment, and defense systems.
About the Role
We are looking for a hands-on Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Co-op to support our thermal test lab and product validation efforts. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building, troubleshooting, and working directly with hardware.
You will work closely with engineering and production teams to execute thermal and fluidic testing, develop test setups, and generate high-quality data that informs both product development and customer deliverables. Strong communication, attention to detail, and a bias toward action are critical to success in this role.
What you will do:
Build, assemble, and maintain thermal and fluidic test setups (pumps, heat exchangers, sensors, plumbing, etc.)
Execute testing on cooling plates and assemblies, including:
Leak testing
Flow rate measurement
Pressure drop (ΔP) characterization
Thermal performance evaluation
Instrument test setups with thermocouples, pressure sensors, and flow meters
Collect, clean, and organize test data for analysis
Support development and refinement of standardized test methods
Troubleshoot test setups, fixtures, and data acquisition systems
Collaborate with engineering to evaluate new designs and process improvements
Assist in documenting results for internal reports and customer-facing materials
Help maintain lab organization, safety, and repeatability across test specimens
What You’ll Bring
Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Strong hands-on aptitude and interest in building and debugging physical systems
Basic understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics
Experience with lab equipment, instrumentation, or test setups (academic or internship)
Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks from setup through execution
Strong attention to detail and commitment to repeatable, high-quality results
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Experience:
Experience with data acquisition systems (DAQ), sensors, or lab instrumentation
Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis
Experience with CAD tools (Onshape or SOLIDWORKS)
Exposure to thermal systems, cooling loops, or fluid handling systems
Previous co-op, internship, or hands-on project experience in a lab or manufacturing environment
*Pay Range: $23-28/hour dependent on experience, qualifications, and education level
Additional requirements
This position will require access to information subject to control under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Please note that any offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive controlled items without sponsorship for an export license.
Regarding Sponsorship
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa, including H-1B, H-1C, H-2A, H-2B, H-3, F-1 or OPT at this time.
Equal employment opportunity
We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all our employees and seek to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our products. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.