Intern, Structural Design
About The Position
The Bernard Group is seeking a Structural Design Intern for its 2027 Summer Internship in Chanhassen, Minnesota. This paid internship offers hands-on experience developing, testing, and refining dimensional retail displays alongside the Structural Design (TPOP) team. The intern will use ArtiosCAD to create and evaluate 3D structural concepts, support production teams, and learn about the display manufacturing process from concept through finished product. The internship begins with an interactive onboarding program covering the company’s technology, processes, and culture. Onsite presence is required in Chanhassen; relocation assistance, housing, and transportation are not provided. The internship begins either May 24 or June 7, 2027. Compensation is $21.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Packaging Design, Structural Design, Display Design, or Fixture Design.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including listening and presenting ideas clearly and effectively.
- Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining accuracy and quality.
- Proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally bend, kneel, or reach during the workday.
- Must reside in or be able to commute locally to the Chanhassen area for the duration of the internship.
- Must be willing to acknowledge mistakes, be reliable and trustworthy, show loyalty to customers and the team, take on new challenges, and adapt to changing responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or coursework using ArtiosCAD or similar design software.
- Enjoyment of turning creative concepts into three-dimensional structural designs.
- Detail-oriented, curious, and eager to learn display design from start to finish.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Work with design staff to develop new displays or modify existing displays using ArtiosCAD.
- Generate bills of materials and component specifications to support production.
- Participate in assembling, testing, and packaging displays for shipment.
- Document assembly steps and maintain proper file management procedures.
- Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Engineering, Sales, and production teams.
- Learn about the full lifecycle of display manufacturing, from concept through production.
- Contribute as needed to internal production teams.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan; the company is 100% employee-owned.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Career development opportunities.
- Flexible work hours.
- Employee referral program.
- Safe and clean manufacturing environment.
- Collaborative, team-oriented workplace and culture.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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