New Product Development Intern

PennEngineering is seeking motivated and innovative students for its 2027 Summer Internship Program. The New Product Development Intern will support engineering projects involving product modeling, testing, manufacturing coordination, market evaluation, and research into new processes, products, and technologies.

What you'll do:

• Modeling, drafting, and drawing of fasteners, fixtures, installation or testing equipment
• Perform teardowns of target application and/or competitive product. This includes full disassembly, documentation through pictures and text, review of the technologies through discussions with engineers, and creating a formal report
• Perform destructive and non-destructive testing, installation, and measurements
• Work with sales and marketing to evaluate an idea or concept for possible market acceptance, communicate product function and documentation for sale and use
• Coordinate with manufacturing personnel to facilitate sample, trial, and final production product
• Purchase and assemble test fixtures, samples, and other assemblies
• Actively participate in brainstorming and problem-solving
• Undertake research to support the learning of new processes, products, and technologies. Document and share with global team

What they're looking for:

• Working towards a BS in Mechanical Engineering
• Some experience with solid modeling, drafting, and FEA software and Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience delivering presentations to small or large groups
• Must be able to use testing tools as required
• Visual acuity for detailed work
• Must be able to work in an air-conditioned/non-air-conditioned manufacturing environment for an 8-hour shift

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience
• Learn from experts
• Work directly with a mentor in your field of study
• Experience our products up close by working in manufacturing and research facilities
• Interact directly with company leaders to discuss strategy and the future of PennEngineering
• Build a lasting professional network through social events and engaging activities
• Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader
• Opportunity for professional growth