Intern, Design Engineer

1c6d33f4-8e70-4489-b6b7-2f1d9ca08e81•Chanhassen, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Intern works alongside The Bernard Group’s Engineering team to bring innovative fixture designs to life. The intern supports clients, Sales teams, and engineers by creating detailed SOLIDWORKS models, drawings, and Bills of Materials for quoting, prototyping, and production. The role provides hands-on experience with how design, engineering, and manufacturing combine to create fixtures for retail and brand clients, using materials such as wood, metal, and plastic. The intern also collaborates with vendor partners to learn about fabrication techniques and manufacturing processes, and assists with revisions, redlines, and documentation to ensure accurate and efficient engineering deliverables. This is a paid 2027 summer internship at the company’s Chanhassen, Minnesota location. The internship begins either May 24 or June 7, 2027. Onsite presence is required, and candidates must reside locally or be able to commute to the Chanhassen area for the internship. Relocation assistance, housing, and transportation are not provided. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and compensation is $21.00 per hour.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in CAD/Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related field.
Experience or coursework in SOLIDWORKS CAD modeling.
Basic understanding of engineering drawings and processes.
Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple facets of a project simultaneously.
Strong visual understanding of design and materials.
Effective communication with team members, cross-functional partners, and vendors.
Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and new project needs.
Organized and accurate with documentation and revision control.
Curiosity, problem-solving ability, and a proactive approach to learning.
Comfort collaborating across departments, including Design, Product Development, and Sales.
Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with strong interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
Willingness to acknowledge mistakes.
Trustworthy, reliable, easy to get along with, enthusiastic, eager to take on challenges, adaptable, and willing to take on different tasks as needed.
Must be able to work onsite in Chanhassen, Minnesota and reside locally or commute to the area for the duration of the internship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Photoview 360 or Visualize rendering tools.
Basic understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, including Acrobat, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Development, Design, and Sales teams to engineer creative, cost-effective fixture solutions within project budgets and timelines.
Assist in understanding project objectives provided by clients, Sales, or Fixture Development Project Managers.
Create detailed SOLIDWORKS models, drawings, and Bills of Materials for prototype and production use.
Participate in prototype testing and analysis with internal teams and vendor partners.
Generate PDF drawings and CNC-compatible files for production.
Maintain accurate documentation and revision control for models and drawings.
Build CAD models according to TBG Engineering standard operating procedures.
Support edits and revisions based on production feedback and material considerations.
Participate in TBG’s Intern Program trainings and meetings.
Perform additional projects and tasks as assigned by management.