Intern, Product Development
About The Position
The Product Development Intern collaborates with The Bernard Group’s Product Development team to bring retail display concepts to life. The intern helps design, prototype, and test mechanical displays and graphics for brands, retailers, and fixture manufacturers, gaining hands-on experience with tools, equipment, and design software throughout the product development process, from concept to finished prototype. The intern works with Product Developers and cross-functional teams including Sales, Design, Engineering, Estimating, Sourcing, and Production to translate creative ideas into functional, manufacturable solutions. This is a paid, onsite summer internship at the company’s Chanhassen, Minnesota location. The internship begins either May 24 or June 7, 2027. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Relocation assistance, housing, and transportation are not provided; candidates must live in or be able to commute locally to Chanhassen for the internship.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Packaging Design, Structural Design, Display Design, or Fixture Design.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in hands-on problem-solving.
- Technically savvy and quick to learn software programs and design systems.
- Effective collaboration with coworkers and cross-functional departments.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including listening and the ability to present ideas concisely and effectively.
- Adaptability to shifting priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Enthusiasm, reliability, trustworthiness, and willingness to take on new challenges.
- Willingness to acknowledge mistakes and adapt to changing responsibilities.
- Loyalty to customers and the team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or coursework using computer-aided design (CAD) or drafting tools.
- Comfort working with hand tools, machines, and shop equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering, production, and shop drawings.
- Curiosity, innovation, and eagerness to learn new technologies and manufacturing techniques.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with Product Developers to create, modify, and improve display concepts.
- Participate in designing, building, and testing prototypes that meet customer requirements.
- Support internal production teams and assist at various stages of the development process.
- Operate shop equipment safely and effectively under the direction of Product Developers.
- Learn and apply The Bernard Group’s display manufacturing processes and procedures.
- Contribute ideas to enhance efficiency, innovation, and overall quality.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
- Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Paid internship.
- Interactive onboarding program.
- Opportunity to work at a 100% employee-owned company.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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