Engineering Intern, New Product Development And R&D, Summer 2026

Oatey Summer Internship Program

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies. At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

Oatey is currently seeking college students for the summer of 2026 to join our award-winning program: The Oatey Intern Experience. Oatey offers a 12-week summer internship that will expose you to meaningful work and exceed your expectations. You will be a part of a diverse, collaborative team environment yet experience your own personal and individual growth. Our interns deliver excellence through high engagement and performance, which is why we often hire them post-graduation based on outstanding performance and organizational needs.

Join the Oatey team! We're big enough to matter & small enough that YOU matter! Cherne Manufacturing is currently seeking a college engineering student for our 2026 Summer Internship Program. The program was created to support our growing organization by infusing it with bright talented students. Cherne offers learning and development, peer mentoring, and meaningful team projects. In this position, you will work closely with seasoned professionals to develop your skills and gain valuable insight in your chosen career field.

What We're Looking For...

• Support the Research and New Development Engineering Department with documentation including CAD & drafting using SolidWorks.
• Create CAD models of parts and assemblies using SolidWorks and industry standard practices.
• Create production drawings using SolidWorks and geometrical dimensioning industry standards such as ISO and ASME.
• Modify and/or convert AutoCad drawings into SolidWorks files.
• Create CAD models and sketches for conceptual designs.
• Distribute and communicate drawing update information to required departments.

What You'll Need To Be Successful...

• Experience in SolidWorks software in creating parts, assemblies and drawing.
• Working knowledge of office tools such as Word & Excel.
• In-depth emotional intelligence: behavioral maturity, demonstrated trust and integrity, high ethical standards, interpersonal competence.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work on multiple tasks while generating results.
• Exercise discretion and good judgment.

Experience that will set you apart...

• Proficient in Solidworks
• R&D exposure
• Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Two plus (2+) years of work manufacturing experience

Pay Rate: $20.00 USD hourly

Holiday Pay

MN Sick and Safe Time, if eligible

At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Oatey! Equal Opportunity Employer. The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.