New Product Development Intern

PennEngineering®; Danboro (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Hands-on projects

Networking events

Job summary

PennEngineering is seeking motivated, innovative students for our 2027 Summer Internship Program in Danboro, PA. You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things.

Join us as we build the future in engineering. During the 10–12 week internship, you’ll work with a mentor, explore our manufacturing and research facilities, and contribute to real projects guided by engineers and leaders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with solid modeling, drafting, FEA software, and MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience delivering presentations.

Responsibilities

• Modeling, drafting, and drawing of fasteners, fixtures, installation or testing equipment.
• Perform teardowns of target application and/or competitive product; document findings.
• Perform destructive/non-destructive testing, installation, and measurements.
• Collaborate with sales/marketing to evaluate concepts for market acceptance.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to facilitate samples and production.
• Purchase and assemble test fixtures and assemblies.
• Participate in brainstorming and problem solving.
• Undertake research to learn new processes, products, and technologies; share with global team.

Skills

Solid modeling

Drafting

FEA software

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid modeling software

Drafting software

FEA software

Microsoft Office

Job description

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every employee that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Position Summary

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every employee that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

PennEngineering is seeking motivated, excited, and innovative students for our 2027 Summer Internship Program. As an intern at PennEngineering, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, learn from experts, and collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things. Join us as we build the future in Engineering!

Over the course of our 10–12-week summer internship experience you will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real world problems.
• Experience our products up close by working in our manufacturing and research facilities.
• Interact directly with our company leaders to discuss strategy and the future of PennEngineering
• Build a lasting professional network through social events and engaging activities.
• Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader.
• Support engineering projects in manufacturing, operations, or technology development.

What You Will Do

• Modeling, drafting, and drawing of fasteners, fixtures, installation or testing equipment.
• Perform teardowns of target application and/or competitive product. This includes full disassembly, documentation through pictures and text, review of the technologies through discussions with engineers, and creating a formal report.
• Perform destructive and non‑destructive testing, installation, and measurements.
• Work with sales and marketing to evaluate an idea or concept for possible market acceptance, communicate product function and documentation for sale and use.
• Coordinate with manufacturing personnel to facilitate sample, trial, and final production product.
• Purchase and assemble test fixtures, samples, and other assemblies.
• Actively participate in brainstorming and problem‑solving.
• Undertake research to support the learning of new processes, products, and technologies. Document and share with global team.

Location

Danboro, PA

Requirements

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Working towards a BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• Some experience with solid modeling, drafting, and FEA software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience delivering presentations to small or large groups.

Physical Requirements Neeeded

• Must be able to use testing tools as required.
• Visual acuity for detailed work
• Must be able to work in an air‑conditioned/non‑air‑conditioned manufacturing environment for an 8‑hour shift.

PennEngineering is committed to Diversity, Equity and Belonging, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We lift up voices and opinions by creating a respectful work environment where difference is valued, and we are doing our part to build towards a greater society where diverse points of view are celebrated.