Industrial Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
Stanley Black & Decker is hiring an Industrial Design Intern for its Summer 2027 internship program in Towson, Maryland. The intern will support industrial design work across the company’s global brands, helping develop new product concepts, brand-specific aesthetics, and ergonomic solutions. The role includes creating photorealistic renderings and animations of product designs, supporting the UX/UI team on product interfaces, embedded displays, and digital applications, and collaborating with industrial designers and other disciplines to develop original designs. The intern will contribute to projects using available design technology and gain exposure to a range of industrial design work through cross-functional collaboration. The internship includes regular events, weekly lunch-and-learn sessions, and customized training from business units. Interns will gain exposure to Stanley Black & Decker in the United States and internationally and build a cross-functional professional network. The role offers a flexible schedule of up to 40 hours per week, competitive compensation, career development, and potential career advancement after graduation. The listed annual full-time salary range is $38,600 to $62,200; internship pay may vary based on factors including location, skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Be a rising junior or senior with a target graduation date of 2026 or 2027.
- Be actively pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
- Maintain strong academic credentials.
- Have experience in 2D analog and digital sketching and rendering.
- Manage academic work alongside extracurricular activities.
- Demonstrate adaptability, strong interpersonal and communication skills, creativity, confidence, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of parametric 3D modeling, such as CATIA, SolidWorks, Alias, or Rhino.
- Experience with Cintiq, Photoshop, or Sketchbook.
Responsibilities
- Assist with developing new product concept directions, brand-specific aesthetics, and optimized ergonomic solutions.
- Create photorealistic renderings and animations of product designs using 3D CAD and KeyShot rendering software.
- Work with and support the UX/UI team on product user interfaces, embedded displays, and digital applications.
- Help advance industrial design projects through to customers using suitable available technology.
- Collaborate with industrial designers and other disciplines to create original designs that reflect the team’s intent.
- Contribute to a variety of tasks and projects as part of a cross-functional team.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability benefits
- 401(k) retirement benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and other partner programs
- Learning and development resources, including a Lean Academy and online university
- Career development opportunities
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Career Level
Intern
