Internship-Product Development Engineer Summer 2027

HNI Corporation; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid housing

Day 1 benefits

Professional development

Networking with senior leadership

Job summary

HNI Corporation is offering a Product Development Engineering Intern position in Muscatine, Iowa for Summer 2027. You will work on projects that create value for business partners and gain exposure to leadership and professional development opportunities.

The internship provides mentor support, housing options based on need, and opportunities to participate in Lunch and Learns, training, and workshops as part of a paid program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a four-year engineering degree or equivalent.
• Strong leadership characteristics and active in college activities.
• Self-starter with motivation and initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product development engineering projects.
• Apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
• Contribute to design, testing, and implementation tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Technical acumen

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Engineering degree pursuit

Job description

HNI's summer internship program is a great opportunity for first‑hand experience in your field of interest. You'll work on one or more projects that create value for our business partners. HNI's large, paid internship program includes exposure to leadership, professional development opportunities (Lunch and Learns, training, skill building workshops), support through a mentor relationship, volunteering, and social events! Company‑paid apartment‑style housing may also be available, based on student's geographic need and current housing capacity.

What We Need:

We are looking for a Product Development Engineering Intern to join our HNI team in Muscatine, Iowa, during Summer 2027!

As a Product Development Engineering Intern with HNI, you join a fast‑paced team with a vision and passion for implementing solutions and exceeding our customers' expectations. While no day will be the same, you can expect to put the knowledge you have gained in the classroom to use each and every day in a variety of experiences.

What You Will Do:

HNI's summer internship program is a great opportunity for first‑hand experience in your field of interest. You'll work on one or more projects that create value for our business partners. HNI's large, paid internship program includes exposure to leadership, professional development opportunities (Lunch and Learns, training, skill building workshops), support through a mentor relationship, volunteering, and social events!

Company‑paid apartment‑style housing may also be available, based on student's geographic need and current housing capacity.

We will assign you projects that are critical to company success and aligned with your individual interests. Our interns are a key source of future talent for entry‑level careers.

What You Have:

• Minimum 2.8 GPA
• Pursuing a four‑year degree in engineering
• Strong leadership characteristics and be active in college activities
• Self‑starter with high personal motivation and desire to take initiative and ownership

What You're Good At:

• Strong technical acumen and desire for a career in Engineering
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Able to develop alternative solutions and work well in individual and group problem solving situations
• Ability to work in a cross‑functional team environment

From working on the development and implementation of production and processing methods to controls for quality standards, our engineering interns are challenged and charged with continually seeking better ways of conducting business . . . continually asking . . . How can this be improved?

Each summer, engineering interns receive a project (or two!) for the summer and work directly with a mentor for technical and professional guidance. Throughout the summer, professional development sessions are provided for interns including opportunities to learn from and network with senior leadership.

Outside of work, interns from HNI enjoy professional and social networking opportunities throughout the Muscatine community.

Benefits:

• Company‑paid apartment‑style housing may also be available, based on student's geographic need and current housing capacity.
• We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com.
• Throughout the summer, professional development sessions are provided for interns including opportunities to learn from and network with senior leadership.

We are not accepting any candidates that require company sponsorship to legally work in the United States.

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.

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Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.