Product Engineering Intern
About The Position
The integrated engineering co-op/intern supports the Product Engineering team with designing, building, testing, and improving mechanical and electrical parts and subassemblies used in new and existing products. The role provides hands‑on experience with prototyping, test execution, data analysis, and troubleshooting under the guidance of experienced engineers. Interns contribute to real project work – ranging from existing product improvements to product performance validation – while learning how engineering principles are applied in a fast‑paced development environment. This position offers students an opportunity to develop practical engineering skills, explore career pathways, and meaningfully impact active technical product development.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at Lafayette College.
- Basic proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or Onshape) for creating or modifying simple models, drawings, or assemblies.
- Foundational understanding of circuit design and electronics, such as interpreting schematics, basic wiring, component selection, or breadboard‑level prototyping.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data analysis, reporting, and communication.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document work and collaborate within cross‑functional teams.
- Strong problem‑solving abilities, with the capability to analyze data, identify trends, and support engineering decision making.
- Eagerness to learn, adaptability to new tasks, and a proactive approach to challenges in a fast‑paced engineering environment.
- Ability to present, interpret, and communicate test results, including summarizing findings in reports or presentations.
- Basic proficiency in writing code for embedded systems such (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Assist with mechanical and electrical design activities by creating or updating CAD models, component drawings, simple circuit schematics, wiring diagrams, and test fixtures.
- Support prototyping and build activities, including design, 3D printing and assembly of mechanical components, creating, wiring and soldering circuits, preparing test samples, and documenting build configurations.
- Execute product and component testing by setting up equipment, running test procedures, collecting measurement data, and troubleshooting issues under engineer guidance.
- Perform research and data analysis to support design decisions – such as benchmarking components, analyzing test results, reviewing supplier specifications, or exploring alternative design approaches.
- Support engineering documentation and project communication, including updating BOMs, creating test reports, organizing drawing revisions, and preparing slide summaries for cross‑functional reviews.
- Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to coordinate tasks, clarify requirements, and contribute to team discussions during design reviews or weekly project meetings.
Benefits
- Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees
- Community Volunteerism Opportunities
- Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees
- Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees
- Education Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Resource Groups
- Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online
- Company Sponsored Employee Events
- Discounts on a wide variety of products and services – automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment
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Career Level
Intern
