Design Engineer Intern

Marvin-62abfd9; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Better Living Day!

Annual profit sharing

Giving at Marvin

Brighter Days Fund

Job summary

Marvin is seeking an engineering student for an internship focused on design, prototyping, and analysis. You will assist in building bucks/units, install/testing components, and support drafting with Inventor and MS Office.

You'll gain exposure to design validation, documentation, and product knowledge, while collaborating with a cross-functional team in a dynamic environment at Marvin.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an Engineering degree program pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D Modeling software (Inventor preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to be a positive member of a team environment, an individual who possesses self-motivation skills and is dependable and trustworthy.
• Must possess problem-solving and effective communication abilities.
• Must have organizational, interpersonal and multi-tasking skills and be able to work with power tools and computer equipment.
• Accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Support product updates and creation of new design concepts with engineers/designers.
• Assist with building bucks/units, installation and testing of designs.
• Provide drafting support to drawings, models and documents.
• Maintain print planners, create redlines and update prints per standards.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis.
• Review designs for fit, form and function.
• Develop product knowledge related to field performance and certification.

Skills

2D/3D Modeling

Inventor

MS Office

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Engineering student

Tools

Drafting software

Job description

Job Overview

This role is responsible for supporting the R&D department by participating in design activities, building/testing prototypes, preparing test samples, and performing Engineering analysis to ensure designs meet requirements. Also provides drafting/modeling and document management support and participates in prototype builds, buck builds and install windows and doors for testing.

Highlights of your role

• Design Activities: Work with engineers and designers to support product updates and/or creation of new product design concepts. Assist with building bucks and units, installation of units and testing of component design or full assembly units.
• Document Management: Provide drafting support to drawings, models and documents using 3D modeling software. Maintain print planners, create redlines and update prints according to drafting standards.
• Technical Support: Assist engineers by performing engineering calculations and analysis. Provide support to review designs to ensure fit, form, and function is correct.
• Product Knowledge: Become intimately familiar with product components and designs, understanding how design relates to field performance and certification requirements.

You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)

• Must be enrolled in an Engineering degree program pursuing a bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D Modeling software (Inventor preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) preferred
• Must be able to be a positive member of a team environment, an individual who possesses self-motivation skills and is dependable and trustworthy
• Must be able to problem-solve and communicate effectively
• Must possess proficient organizational, interpersonal, and multi-tasking abilities and be able to work with power tools and computer equipment
• Accommodations may be made (whenever reasonably possible) to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of his/her position.

We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.

For more than a century, we've been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin's quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.

Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond.

Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:

• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing - recognizing everyone's contribution to Marvin's success
• Giving at Marvin - participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund - financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more.

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Accommodation may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any employment offer depends on completing a background check and drug screen to company standards.