Development Engineering Intern

MillerKnoll Summer Internship Program is a paid opportunity that allows you to gain real-world experience and cultivate your professional skills. Besides the work you'll do within your field of study, you'll participate in one-on-one meetings with mentors, a summer-long project, learning sessions with senior leaders, and much more.

About this opportunity

MillerKnoll's Summer Internship Program is a paid, 12-week opportunity that provides a 100% real-world experience for students early in their careers. Throughout the summer you will apply academic learning to real-world situations and cultivate leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Development Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship offers offers hands-on experience in the design, development, and testing of innovative products. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to real-world projects that impact our customers and business.

What You'll Do
You'll have opportunities to speak up, solve problems, influence others, and be an owner every day as you...

* Assist in the design and hands-on prototyping of new products and components.
* Perform testing and validation of prototypes and existing products.
* Analyze data and prepare technical reports and documentation.
* Support engineering team in CAD modeling, simulations, and design reviews.
* Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas.
* Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and marketing teams to ensure product feasibility and alignment.

What You Bring
The needed skills and experience for this role include...
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, Fusion 360).
* Basic understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and product lifecycle.
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
* Passion for innovation and eagerness to learn.

Additional preferred skills include:
o Experience with prototyping tools and techniques (e.g., 3D printing, machining).
o Knowledge of product testing standards and methodologies.
o Exposure to project management tools.

Education
* Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's of Mechanical Engineering (or closely related) program at an accredited college or university.
* If enrolled in a Bachelor's program, you need to have completed at least the first two years of the program.
* Completed Statics/Mechanics and 1 semester of Physics.
* minimum GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

Qualifications

* Must be authorized to work in the US and will not require sponsorship now or in the future.

* Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or withoutaccommodations

What We Offer
* Mentorship from experienced data professionals
* Exposure to impactful projects and business challenges
* Opportunity to develop technical and analytical skills
* Collaborative and inclusive work culture

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.