Packaging Science Engineering Intern, Graphics/Graphic Design - Summer 2027

Stanley Black & Decker; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker is offering an Engineering Intern, Packaging Graphics/Graphic Design in Towson, MD. You will support packaging graphics, work with a global team, and gain exposure to packaging development processes and materials.

This internship emphasizes hands-on design, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to major retailers, with a strong focus on learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Be a rising junior or senior with a target graduation date of 2027 or 2028.
• Active pursuit of a degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering or related field.
• Maintains strong academic credentials.
• Basic understanding of packaging-related manufacturing processes including printing, die-cutting, thermoforming, injection, and blow molding.
• Familiar with corrugated, paperboard, plastic materials used in packaging structures.

Responsibilities

• Design, innovate, and execute packaging solutions collaborating with supportive resources.
• Coordinate with global packaging team and suppliers to develop packaging requirements and project priorities.
• Develop packaging structures to maximize quality/cost using regionally available materials and qualify through testing.
• Develop specifications, labeling, and approvals of packaging structures.
• Create prototypes for customer line reviews and sales pitches with major retailers.

Skills

Packaging graphics

Graphic design

Material science basics

Printing processes

Communication skills

Education

Packaging Science or Packaging Engineering or related field

Tools

Artios CAD

TOPS/Cape

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Engineering Intern, Packaging Graphics/Graphic Design - Summer 2027 Towson, MD

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 packaging graphics with key activities including:

• Design, innovate, and execute packaging solutions, working closely with supportive resources.
• Work with global packaging team and suppliers to develop packaging requirements, material specifications, and project priorities.
• Develop packaging structures to maximize quality/cost based on regionally available materials and qualify through testing.
• Develop specifications, labeling, and approvals of packaging structures.
• Create prototypes for customer line reviews and sales pitches with major retailers.

You will have exposure to several areas of the packaging graphics 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 Packaging Graphics/Graphic Design intern candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Be a rising junior or senior with a target graduation date of 2027 or 2028
• Actively pursuing a degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering or related field.
• Maintains strong academic credentials.
• Basic understanding of packaging-related manufacturing processes including, but not limited to, printing, die-cutting, thermoforming, injection, and blow molding.
• Basic understanding of packaging materials (corrugated, paperboard, plastic) and characteristics for packaging structural design
• Familiar with Artios CAD, TOPS/Cape and Adobe Creative

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.

Packaging Graphics/Graphic Design internships are available in the following locations:

Towson, MD

The base pay range for this position in Maryland is $22.00- $27.00 per hour. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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

All qualified applicants that apply for Stanley Black & Decker will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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.

• 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.
• 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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For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.