New Product Development Intern

Penn Engineering Corp; Danboro (PA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PennEngineering is seeking motivated students for its 2027 Summer Internship Program in Danboro, PA. Over a 10–12 week period, interns will work with mentors, gain hands-on experience, and observe manufacturing and research facilities up close.

Interns will engage with company leaders on strategy, build a professional network, and contribute to engineering projects in manufacturing, operations, or technology development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Mechanical Engineering with coursework relevant to mechanical design and analysis.
• Familiarity with solid modeling, drafting, and FEA software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Modeling, drafting, and drawing of fasteners, fixtures, installation or testing equipment.
• Perform teardowns of target application and/or competitive product with documentation.
• Perform destructive and non-destructive testing, installation, and measurements.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to evaluate ideas for market acceptance and document functions.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to facilitate samples and production products.
• Assemble test fixtures, samples, and other assemblies.
• Participate in brainstorming and problem-solving sessions.
• Conduct research to support learning of new processes and technologies.

Skills

Solid modeling

Drafting

FEA software

MS Office

Education

Pursuing BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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.

Salary Range

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