Summer Intern - Commercial Installation/Sales Engineer

Apogee • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Interco, LLC is hiring interns for Summer 2027 at its Cincinnati, Ohio; Faribault, Minnesota; and Louisville, Kentucky locations. The internship runs from May through August as a 12-week program. Interns gain hands-on project experience, professional development, and exposure to sales engineering, manufacturing, and production processes. They work closely with sales, engineering, and production teams, including spending time on the manufacturing floor, and contribute to projects involving installation coordination, customer support, product solutions, and continuous improvement.

The program includes structured project work focused on skill development, technology and systems knowledge, business acumen, and professional development. Interns receive coaching and feedback from mentors and supervisors, have opportunities to present and take on leadership activities, connect with company leaders, and participate in projects and events with other interns. The role is part of the Apogee Performance Surfaces segment, whose brands develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for applications including wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Sophomore, junior, or senior standing at the time of the internship.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Interest in manufacturing and hands-on engineering work.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and spending time on the production floor.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside sales and engineering teams on real projects.
• Assist with coordinating installation projects and tracking project timelines.
• Review installation drawings, specifications, measurements, and site requirements.
• Help identify potential installation challenges and communicate them to the appropriate teams.
• Assist sales and engineering with customer inquiries and technical product questions.
• Prepare quotes, proposals, presentations, and product specifications.
• Research customer needs and help identify appropriate product solutions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help implement engineering solutions and see projects through to completion.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for employees and their dependents, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid time off (vacation and sick time)
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Training and career progression

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern