Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Springs Window Fashions; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Cross-functional exposure

Career growth

Interdepartmental collaboration

Paid training programs

Job summary

Springs Window Fashions is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our Engineering Team in Wisconsin. You will gain hands-on experience supporting project work, design, calculations, and prototype testing while learning from cross-functional teams.

The paid internship emphasizes professional development, exposure to real product development processes, and opportunities to shadow engineers across functions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year engineering degree, Sophomore or Junior preferred.
• Mechanical Engineering major preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects and maintain project records.
• Assist in product design and calculations.
• Create and follow test procedures and plans.
• Prototype build and testing support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing a 4-year engineering degree (Sophomore/Junior)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Internship – Summer 2027

Our tagline is “The Best Experience Company.” More than just a set of words, it represents the essence of who we are at Springs Window Fashions. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating the Best Experience for our associates, consumers and end users, business partners, and communities. We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of Best Experience opportunities. So, if you’re excited about the thought of a Best Experience career with a team focused on creating Best Experiences for all, we want to hear from you!

Our tagline is “The Best Experience Company.” More than just a set of words, it represents the essence of who we are at Springs Window Fashions. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating the Best Experience for our associates, consumers and end users, business partners, and communities. We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of Best Experience opportunities. So, if you’re excited about the thought of a Best Experience career with a team focused on creating Best Experiences for all, we want to hear from you!

Internship Overview

Springs Window Fashions is looking for a motivated and hardworking individual to join our Engineering Team! The Mechanical Engineering Internship provides an exciting opportunity to assist the team with project support while providing valuable work experience related to your chosen field of study. Our paid internship program is known for having in-depth, challenging project work with cross-functional teams, as well as professional development, job shadowing and other growth opportunities.

Internship Projects And Responsibilities

• Product Innovation
  
  
  
  • Join innovation project teams and support specific projects:
  
  
  • Product design
  
  
  • Spec / Voice of Customer integration
  
  
  • Engineering calculations
  
  
  • Creation of product test plan
  
  
  • Author test procedures
  
  
  • Build and assemble prototypes
  
  
  • Functionally test product
  
  
  
  

What Spring’s Best Experience Means For You

Springs Window Fashions offers incredible opportunities to develop the skills you’ll need to be successful in a fast-paced consumer products company. You’ll also be provided with several perks and benefits as a member of the Springs team:

• Newly renovated corporate headquarters (including on-site fitness center)


• Exposure to other roles and functions within SWF


• Career advancement opportunities


• Regular interaction with multiple functional areas and with others at all levels within the organization, from production to senior leadership


• Paid on-the-job training; in-depth product knowledge sessions via online courses, live online classes, and live sessions

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Previous internship experience in relevant function preferred


• Pursuing a 4-year degree with preferred current standing of Sophomore/Junior level


• Mechanical Engineering Major Preferred


• Proficient computer skills Microsoft Office


• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills


• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and attention to detail)


• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn

How We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our Culture

• Our Core Value: We do the right thing, always


• Our Seven Cultural Behaviors
  
  
  
  • Empowerment - We trust our people.
  
  
  • Ownership - We take 100% responsibility for our roles actions, and results.
  
  
  • Leadership - We all lead by example and talk direct with respect (DWR).
  
  
  • One Team - We are One Springs Team.
  
  
  • Customer First - We consider our customers' needs before every decision.
  
  
  • Continuous Innovation - We are constantly learning, innovating, and improving.
  
  
  • Speed - We define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and agility.