Design Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Fiskars Brands, Inc. US; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements where local

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Professional development opportunities

Retirement contribution matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fiskars Group in Middleton, WI is seeking a Design Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 onsite. You will work with global centers of excellence on product specs for scissors, tree pruners, indoor gardening, and sewing projects, using SolidWorks and 3D printing to prototype and iterate.

You are pursuing a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, have SolidWorks proficiency, and can use MS Office. Windchill experience is a plus and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks is required.
• Familiarity with MS Office tools.
• Exposure to 3D printing and rapid prototyping.
• Windchill experience is a plus and training is provided.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and maintain product specifications with global centers of excellence.
• Prepare and track test requests and follow up with the lab.
• Develop and update 2D/3D CAD models using SolidWorks.
• Support Windchill data management and BOM creation.
• Operate and maintain 3D printers for prototypes.

Skills

SolidWorks

MS Office

3D printing

Windchill (plus)

Verbal & written English

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

Prototype equipment

Job description

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!

FISKARS Design Engineering Intern Middleton, WI | Onsite | Summer 2027

At Fiskars Group, we’ve been shaping everyday moments for over 375 years — from the world’s first pair of orange-handled scissors to the latest in sustainable gardening and crafting innovation. Join a team where design meets purpose, creativity fuels collaboration, and every idea can make an impact.

What You’ll Do

• Create, review, and maintain product specifications in collaboration with our global centers of excellence (categories include scissors, tree pruners, indoor gardening, and sewing / quilting )
• Prepare and track test requests, ensuring timely follow-up with the lab.
• Develop and update 2D and 3D CAD models using SolidWorks.
• Support Windchill data management, including Bill of Materials (BOM) creation and maintenance.
• Operate and maintain 3D printers for prototype development.
• Partner with cross-functional teams — Industrial Design, Product Management, and Quality — to support the full design-to-production process.

What You Bring

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience & Skills: Proficiency in SolidWorks (required).
• Experience & Skills: Familiarity with MS Office tools.
• Experience & Skills: Exposure to or interest in 3D printing and rapid prototyping.
• Experience & Skills: Experience with Windchill is a plus — training provided.
• Experience & Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Why Join Fiskars Group?

You’ll gain hands‑on experience in a supportive environment where innovation, design, and craftsmanship come together. We offer mentorship from experienced engineers, opportunities to contribute to real projects, and the chance to see your ideas take shape. Join us in reimagining the everyday — one design at a time.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.
• Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us and we want to help you achieve it. We offer well‑being focused programs (funds for wellness activities; gym, yoga classes, etc.) and health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision so you can take care of yourself and your loved ones.
• Work‑Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life. We currently offer hybrid work arrangements where possible.
• Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives, and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.
• Future Planning: We care about your future. We offer retirement contribution matching providing you with financial security in your post‑work years.
• Employee Support: Life happens, and we’re here to support you. We currently offer paid sick leave, paid parental leave (for both birthing and non‑birthing parent) and employee assistance programs and resources to address local needs, offering confidential counseling, financial guidance, and other valuable support services.
• Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.
• Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued. We offer bonus incentives, and profit sharing.
• Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary

Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. In 2025, Fiskars Group’s global net sales were EUR 1.1 billion, and we had approximately 6,600 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars. BA Vita offers products in the high‑end homeware segment as well as fine branded jewelry. Its desirable brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2025, BA Vita’s reported net sales were EUR 613 million, and it had approximately 5,000 employees. BA Fiskars offers functional innovations in the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2025, BA Fiskars’ net sales were EUR 522 million, and it had approximately 1,300 employees.

Read more: fiskarsgroup.com

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