R&D Engineer Co-Op - Spring 2025

Location: Burlington, MA 

Reports to: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer 

Company Overview 

Fractyl is a metabolic therapeutics company focused on pioneering new approaches for the treatment of metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and obesity. Our goal is to transform metabolic disease treatment from chronic symptomatic management to durable disease-modifying therapies that target the organ-level root causes of T2D and obesity. We believe there is significant clinical and economic opportunity for new approaches to achieve a major leap forward with new disease-modifying strategies that are designed to target and potentially reverse root cause pathology of these diseases.

We have assembled a mission-driven team of innovators and experts in the root causes of metabolic disease, all united in their passion to develop breakthrough therapies—the type of therapies we would want for ourselves, our family members, and our loved ones with these diseases.

Position Overview

Fractyl has an opportunity for a co-op student to join our Engineering R&D team. We’re seeking a motivated and talented individual who is enthusiastic about learning while making a difference in the world. At Fractyl, we count on our co-ops as members of project teams to deliver quality results through participating in the rapid design and prototyping initiatives (utilizing 3D printing technology) and authoring important engineering studies and reports. Co-ops leave Fractyl with extensive hands-on experience, having learned real-world medical device industry development processes and regulations.

Primary Responsibilities 

The Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering co-op may support the engineering team through the following activities: 

• Design and fabrication of prototypes for future generations of medical devices.
• Development, execution, analysis & reporting of engineering tests.
• Design, prototyping, and development of manufacturing & test fixtures.
• Support pre-clinical medical device and pharmaceuticals research.
• Perform all activities in compliance with applicable regulations, Fractyl’s policies and guidelines, including, but not limited to, timely documentation of activities and maintaining all required applicable training.
• Bring a “can do” spirit to work and deliver on other responsibilities as assigned. 

Education or Certification Requirements 

• Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering (with a medical device concentration) or equivalent engineering practice.

 Technical Skills and Experience 

• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and Microsoft Office. CAD experience essential.
• Some experience in biotech, pharmaceutical and/or medical device industries preferred.
• Minitab or equivalent statistical software experience preferred.
• Knowledge of general lab safety practices preferred.
• Prior vocational experience in related fields a plus (i.e. co-ops, Internships, Fellowships, etc.).

Other Essentials and Key Success Factors 

• Demonstrated record of intellectual curiosity, innovation and creative problem solving with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to lead fast-paced projects with a keen sense of urgency to get the job done well.
• Proven and successful track record as a team-player and collaborator in small working environments.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with a passion to deliver quality results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience translating technical concepts into user-friendly documentation.
• Highest levels of professionalism, confidence, personal values, and ethical standards.