Engineering Intern - Manufacturing/Product Development (Summer 2026)
About The Position
3A Composites USA specializes in the manufacturing of leading substrates for the graphic display, architectural and framing markets in North America, South America and Central America. With manufacturing facilities in Benton, KY, Statesville, NC, and Glasgow, KY, and sales and marketing offices in Davidson, NC, our industry leading brands include: FOME-COR®, SINTRA®, GATOR®, DISPA®, DIBOND®, LUMEX® G and ALUCOBOND® PLUS. 3A Composites is part of the international 3A Composites Group, which belongs to the listed company Schweiter Technologies headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland. At 3A Composites we share common values of integrity and accountability, teamwork, trust & transparency that guide us in our dealings with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. More information about 3A Composites can be found at http://www.3acompositesusa.com. Purpose of this role: We are seeking a highly motivated Engineering Intern to support a high-priority, cross-functional project focused on the design, development, and commercialization of a heat-activated adhesive (HA) material. This role offers hands-on experience in product development, manufacturing processes, and capital equipment implementation within a collaborative team environment.
Requirements
- Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Strong foundation in: Mechanics of materials, Dynamics, Mathematics and chemistry
- Working knowledge of statistics
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and development of product prototypes, including materials and construction parameters
- Support lab and field validation of prototypes and final product designs
- Participate in production trials and commissioning of new equipment
- Contribute to the design and acquisition of capital equipment (CapEx)
- Assist with data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are achieved
- Present findings and project updates to stakeholders
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
