Product Development Engineering Intern

Product Development Engineering Intern

We are seeking an ambitious, high-energy engineering intern to help in product development efforts from initial product conceptualization through to product launch and post-launch product support. The Product Development Engineering Intern will work closely with the company's owners/founders and will be an important point of contact providing direction to the development team.

Innovation and new product development are the drivers of our continued growth and success, and the Product Development Engineering Intern will be in a pivotable position to continue to grow the business. This role offers a great deal of freedom and innovative thinking is strongly encouraged. This individual will become a vital leader in our company. This position offers an incredible opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a growing company.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate new product ideation, design, and prototype creation and manufacturing.
• Effectively communicate with different key members across different functions – engineering, industrial design, marketing, sourcing, leadership, suppliers, clients, etc.
• Help to create 3D CAD designs for new product concepts and products.
• Help to complete technical studies and prepare cost estimates.
• Confirm product performance by designing and conducting product testing.
• Help to maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems in a timely manner.

• Perform competitor product research, create product landscapes and conduct end user research to identify new product opportunities and potential new features to address existing pain points or opportunities for improvement.

• This is a hands-on role which will require time in the prototype and test labs building and testing prototypes and off-tool samples. Candidates must be capable of running basic shop equipment as required to meet the project goals. Candidates with experience designing, building, fabricating, and fixing their own personal projects are preferred.

• In addition to the items listed above, the engineering intern may be periodically asked to assist with other facets of the business as necessary.

We have a flexible work schedule as projects vary in timing and intensity. Some work must be done onsite at our facility but other parts of the work can be done remotely (if desired).

Qualifications / Skills Preferred:

• CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Product requirements analysis
• Product design and prototyping
• Manufacturing methods and procedures – plastic injection molding, metal fabrication, assembly methods, etc.
• Technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• Documentation skills
• Safety and regulatory management
• International experience

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Engineering student or other related discipline with technical skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, project management software and CAD (preferably SolidWorks) required
• Entrepreneurial background preferred