Pickleball Internship

PING; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

PING's Engineering team invites students to join our Pickleball Product Development internship in Phoenix, supporting the design, manufacturing, and testing of high-performance paddles. You will work on CAD design, develop engineering models, build test equipment, analyze data, and collaborate with engineers, technicians, and suppliers.

Onsite in Phoenix, 8 weeks, 40 hours per week, minimum two years of college coursework.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degrees in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, Physics, Biomechanics or related technical disciplines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with foundation in math and physics.
• Commitment to spend 8 weeks (40 hours/week) onsite in Phoenix.

Responsibilities

• Designing components, fixtures, and prototypes using CAD.
• Developing engineering models and performing technical analyses.
• Designing and building test equipment.
• Collecting and analyzing laboratory and player testing data.
• Evaluating materials, manufacturing processes, and product performance.
• Collaborating with engineers, technicians, and suppliers to bring new products to market.

Skills

CAD prototyping

Engineering analysis

Data collection & analysis

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

2+ years of college coursework in relevant fields

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Brief Description

Join PING’s Engineering team for an exciting summer internship supporting our Pickleball Product Development team, responsible for the innovation, design, manufacturing, and testing of high-performance pickleball paddles and related products. At PING, interns gain hands‑on experience solving real engineering challenges in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment. You will contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact product performance and help players perform at their best.

We are seeking students pursuing degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Biomechanics, or related technical disciplines. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, a solid foundation in math and physics, and a passion for product development.

• Designing components, fixtures, and prototypes using CAD
• Developing engineering models and performing technical analyses
• Designing and building test equipment
• Collecting and analyzing laboratory and player testing data
• Evaluating materials, manufacturing processes, and product performance
• Collaborating with engineers, technicians, and suppliers to bring new products to market

Projects May Include

• Designing components, fixtures, and prototypes using CAD
• Developing engineering models and performing technical analyses
• Designing and building test equipment
• Collecting and analyzing laboratory and player testing data
• Evaluating materials, manufacturing processes, and product performance
• Collaborating with engineers, technicians, and suppliers to bring new products to market

Additional Information

• A minimum of 2 years of college coursework must be completed before the internship begins
• You must be willing to dedicate at least 8 weeks (40 hours per week) to the internship
• The internship requires you to be onsite in Phoenix, Arizona
• To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter describing their interest in the internship and what they hope to gain from the experience

PING will be accepting applications through October 16 with interviews and final selections by year end.

Applicants will be matched to projects based on their skills, interests, and the needs of the Pickleball Product Development team.

PlNG is a nicotine free company. Only non-nicotine users should apply.

PING will not provide VISA sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now if in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.)