Industrial Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Towson, MD is offering an Industrial Design internship for rising juniors and seniors pursuing a degree in Industrial Design or related fields. The role supports design teams across product development, renders concepts, and collaborates with UX/UI on embedded displays and digital apps.

Ideal candidates show strong academics, hands-on sketching/rendering skills, and familiarity with 3D modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Candidate is a rising junior or senior pursuing Industrial Design or related field.
• Strong academic credentials and ability to balance coursework with activities.
• Experience in 2D/3D sketching and rendering using industry tools.
• Familiarity with parametric 3D modeling tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver concept direction, brand aesthetics, and ergonomic solutions for new product development.
• Create photorealistic renderings and animations using 3D CAD and Keyshot.
• Collaborate with UX/UI on on-product UI, embedded displays, and digital apps.
• Support design advancement and present to customers using current technologies.
• Work with Industrial Designers to craft original designs capturing team intent.

Skills

2D sketching

Rendering

3D modeling

Industrial Design focus

Academic excellence

Education

Rising junior or senior with graduation 2026/2027

Pursuing Industrial Design / Product Design or related field

Strong academic credentials

Experience with 2D/3D sketching and rendering (Cintiq, Photoshop, Sketchbook)

Knowledge of parametric 3D modeling (CATIA, Solidworks, Alias, Rhino)

Ability to manage academics alongside extracurriculars

Tools

CATIA

Solidworks

Alias

Rhino

Cintiq

Photoshop

Sketchbook

Job description

Come build your career.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

About Our Internship Program:

Throughout your internship, you will have regular events, weekly lunch and learn sessions, and receive customized training from our business units. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into supporting the needs of Stanley Black & Decker both in the US and abroad. The interns will gain first-hand exposure to Stanley Black & Decker and have the opportunity to build a cross-functional professional network. Interns are expected to adapt to change and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, creativity, and confidence. Interns must be team-oriented and collaborative.

The Job:

During your internship, you will have the opportunity to support Industrial Design with key activities including:

• Assist in delivering new concept direction, brand-specific aesthetics, and optimized ergonomic solutions for all new product development across a wide range of global brands.
• Support other industrial designers by creating photorealistic renderings and animations of new product designs using 3D Cad and Keyshot Rendering software.
• Work with and support our UX/UI team. Projects will consist of on-product user interface, embedded displays, and digital applications.
• Help drive breakthrough industrial design advancement through to our customers on various projects, utilizing the best technology available for the process.
• Work with the Industrial Designers and other disciplines to create original designs that capture the desired intent of the team.

You will have exposure to several areas of the Industrial Design at Stanley Black & Decker. You will work on a wide variety of tasks and projects with a cross-functional team of professionals.

The Person:

The ideal Industrial Design intern candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Be a rising junior or senior with a target graduation date of 2026 or 2027.
• Actively pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design or related field.
• Maintains strong academic credentials.
• Experience in 2D analog /digital sketching and rendering (Cintiq, Photoshop, Sketchbook)
• Knowledge of parametric 3D modeling is a plus (CATIA, Solidworks, Alias, Rhino, etc.)
• Successfully manages strong academics alongside extracurricular activities.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

The Details:

This position will provide you with:

• A utility role interacting with key members of a Fortune 500 company.
• A flexible schedule featuring a max of 40 hours.
• Opportunity for career advancement upon graduation.
• Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

Industrial Design internships are available in the following locations:

• Towson, MD

The Salary range for this position is $38,600.00 - $62,200.00

• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world's most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We're the World's largest tool company. We're industry visionaries. We're solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art "smart factory" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You'll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you'll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that's how the best work gets done. You'll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You'll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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