Design Engineering Intern 2026
About The Position
Alan Baird Industries is seeking passionate and driven college students and post-grads for a 10-week summer internship program in Allendale, NJ. This immersive program offers hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of medical device manufacturing, allowing students to work alongside industry professionals, gain valuable insights, and contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives. The program runs for 10 weeks from mid-May through early September, with start/end dates reflective of department needs and school calendar variations. Eligibility requires current enrollment in a college or university or being a post-grad seeking opportunities in medical device manufacturing. This is a paid internship opportunity at $18.00 per hour, but no relocation or housing assistance will be provided. Interns must commit to the full 10-week program and be able to work in person in Allendale, NJ. Internship opportunities are available across various departments, including Design Engineering, where interns will engage in hands-on learning with the machine building team in the machine shop, focusing on designing, fabricating, and assembling parts and assemblies, doing some machine programming, and helping with database/documentation.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college/university degree program or post-grad looking for an opportunity, focused on Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong interest in manufacturing, machine design, machine programming.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 3D CAD experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Must be able to reliably commute to Allendale, NJ.
Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day departmental tasks and projects.
- Conduct research and analyze data.
- Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
- Fabricate parts using machine shop equipment (mills, lathes, CNC, etc).
- Assemble and test production machinery.
- Measure and inspect parts, create inspection reports as needed.
- Create or revise engineering 3D models and 2D drawings.
- Provide administrative support as needed.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
