Engineering Intern/Co-op- Multiple Openings- Summer 2027

About the role

Be Part of the Shape Family We are thinkers, believers, and doers. At Shape, we don’t see the norm as our limit—we see it as a launchpad. We challenge tradition, push boundaries, and create solutions others say can’t be done. Join us and help shape the future of engineering.

Our student engineering program offers hands-on experience across multiple disciplines in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Interns and co-ops gain exposure to real-world projects, technical challenges, and cross-functional collaboration—building a strong foundation for future careers.

Responsibilities

• Test Engineering Interns: Conduct low-speed crash testing (up to 15mph) and pedestrian impact testing (up to 30mph); Perform materials testing (tensile, hardness, microhardness) for manufacturing and CAE modeling; Assist in fixture fabrication using welding, milling, turning, and laser cutting—no prior experience required; Learn LabView programming for data acquisition and instrumentation setup; Support static and fatigue testing on automotive and furniture components; Participate in benchmarking and full dimensional/material analysis of products like bumpers, door beams, and active grille shutters.
• Process Engineering Interns: Analyze and improve equipment design and processing windows; Document findings and create operator instructions; Get introduced to Six Sigma and the DMAIC problem-solving framework; Apply statistical analysis, including Design of Experiments (DoE).
• Electrical Engineering Interns: Update electrical schematics and revise machine control systems; Design and implement PLC/operator interface programs using GE-Fanuc and Allen-Bradley platforms; Lead troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts on the shop floor; Create work instructions and integrate controls for process improvements; Design electrical schematics for high and low voltage systems using CAD.
• Manufacturing Engineering Interns: Design tools and fixtures using AutoCAD or SolidWorks; Support continuous improvement and production troubleshooting; Create and revise operator instructions; Assist with asset management, safety audits, and plant layout planning.
• Welding Engineering Interns: Program and optimize Fanuc GMAW welding systems; Use Trumpf TruTops for offline programming and laser cutting operations; Improve dimensional capability and support capital/tooling procurement; Develop and document process parameters for welding operations.
• Product Development Engineering Interns: Gain exposure to Shape’s Product Development processes, including SPMP, enterProj, Plex, and Smartsheet systems; Learn the fundamentals of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and drawing development; Work with Teamcenter and VisMockUp to manage and visualize product data; Assist in the creation and review of key engineering documents such as DFMEA, DVP&R, and technical drawings; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product design and process development initiatives.
• Additional Responsibilities: Apply engineering calculations to real-world problems; Manage cross-functional projects; Create technical documentation and present findings; Take on additional tasks as assigned by your supervisor.