Design Engineering Intern

SALAMANDER DESIGNS LTD; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from engineers

Hands-on experience

Potential for full-time employment

Job summary

Salamander Designs Ltd. offers a hands-on Design Engineering Internship in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will work closely with the engineering team to design AV furniture and related mechanical components using 3D CAD tools, and contribute to the full product development lifecycle. The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous attention to detail, and opportunities to grow into a full-time position after graduation, with mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to real-world

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Engineering or related program (junior or senior standing preferred).
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of AV furniture and mechanical components using 3D CAD software.
• Create and revise 2D drawings and 3D models for manufacturing of standard and custom products.
• Support Engineering Change Requests and BOM updates; assist with custom order setup.
• Conduct testing of prototypes and document results.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across product lines, CAD data organization.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Engineering student status

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Salamander Designs is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Design Engineering Intern to join our engineering team. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in product design and development within a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment. The position has potential to grow into a full-time role for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• • Assist in the design and development of AV furniture and related mechanical components using 3D CAD software
• • Create, configure, and revise 2D drawings and 3D models to support manufacturing of standard and custom product
• • Assist with Engineering Change Requests, Vendor Quality Alerts, BOM updates and revisions, and custom order setup.
• • Conduct testing and evaluation of prototypes and provide documentation
• • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across product lines and throughout the department, with a focus on CAD database organization and File System Management
• • Collaborate on new product development from ideation through prototyping and product launch
• • Participate in custom product design reviews and provide engineering analysis and recommendations

Qualifications

• • Current enrollment in an accredited Engineering or related program (junior or senior standing preferred)
• • Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent)
• • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer

• • Real-world, hands‑on design and engineering experience in a product‑driven environment
• • Mentorship from an experienced team of design and manufacturing engineers
• • Exposure to the full product development lifecycle — from concept through production
• • Competitive internship compensation
• • Potential for a long-term permanent position upon graduation
• • A collaborative, creative, and supportive workplace culture