Cushioning Systems Engineer Intern — Hands-on R&D

Nike Inc; Beaverton, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Nike Inc. in Beaverton, OR is seeking a Cushioning Engineering Intern to join the Nike Innovation Underfoot Systems team. You will help invent and evaluate future cushioning concepts, working with engineers and scientists on hands-on development.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, with project management experience, DOE skills, data analytics, and strong communication. This 10-week paid internship includes relocation support.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Proven project management skills including experience with project tracking tools
• Experience creating and executing Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Comfortable running complex machinery with high regard for safety
• Familiarity with systems thinking approach and application
• Strong data analytics: capture, analysis, and presentation skills
• Excellent multi-tasking and organization skills
• Systematic and creative problem-solving skills
• Plastics molding, injection tooling, mold design experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use manual tools
• Experience creating and/or interpreting 3D models with design engineering software such as Rhino, Siemens NX
• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate across a variety of audiences

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new performance-based cushioning systems.
• Participate in DOE experiments and data analysis to characterize materials and designs.
• Assist in communicating complex technical topics to diverse audiences within Nike.
• Contribute to hands-on prototyping and validation activities.

Skills

Project management

Design of Experiments

Data analytics

Multitasking

Problem solving

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

3D modeling tools

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Rhino

Siemens NX

Job description

Nike Inc. in Beaverton, OR is seeking a Cushioning Engineering Intern to join the Nike Innovation Underfoot Systems team. You will help invent and evaluate future cushioning concepts, working with engineers and scientists on hands-on development.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, with project management experience, DOE skills, data analytics, and strong communication. This 10-week paid internship includes relocation support.