Summer Intern - Commercial Installation/Sales Engineer

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Interco, LLC is hiring Summer 2027 interns for its Cincinnati, Ohio; Faribault, Minnesota; and Louisville, Kentucky locations. The 12-week program runs from May through August and provides hands-on project experience, professional development, mentorship, and exposure to engineering and production operations. Interns work alongside sales and engineering teams on commercial installation projects, with significant time spent in a manufacturing environment and on the production floor. The structured, project-based program focuses on developing skills, technology and systems knowledge, business acumen, and professional capabilities. Interns receive regular coaching and feedback, may take part in leadership activities and presentations, connect with the leadership team, and gain exposure to other Apogee locations and business units. They also collaborate with fellow interns on projects, community events, and social activities. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It provides metal and glass solutions for commercial buildings and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment develops and manufactures high-performance coated materials for markets 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.
Comfort 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, including vacation and sick time.
Paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness program.
Training and career progression.
Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals.
Professional development opportunities.