Kohler Intern - Accelerated Engineering

Work mode: Onsite, 4 days per week in Kohler, WI. Term: May 2027 through August 2027.

About the role

Kohler’s Early Talent internship programs are designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience that drives real business impact. Over the course of a 10–12 week internship, interns are immersed in the business—contributing to real projects, building practical skills, and gaining valuable exposure to our teams. They are supported through intentional learning, mentorship, and a strong sense of community. These experiences are designed to build a strong pipeline of talent for future full-time opportunities, including Leadership Development Programs and direct hire roles.

As an Intern within our Accelerated Engineering Development Program, you’ll serve as a critical member to Kohler’s product development teams, designing leading-edge products or technologies that transform experiences.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Engineering Excellence: Utilize your understanding of engineering fundamentals and structured problem-solving to deliver high-quality technical designs. Collaborate closely with fellow engineers to gather feedback and ensure the highest standards for your work.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside teams in Marketing, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Industrial Design. Tackle tough challenges by leveraging diverse perspectives and recommend actionable next steps that drive consensus and alignment with business leadership.
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Assess product designs for environmental sustainability and suggest enhancements. Engage directly with customers or subject matter experts to better understand installation processes and identify opportunities to elevate quality.
• Orchestrate Project Details: Apply your attention to detail to organize and coordinate technical activities, including test requests, bills of materials, engineering schedules, and other essential elements to support new product launches.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program with a major in Engineering (Mechanical discipline preferred) from an accredited institution.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge working in CAD modeling.
• Experience with fabrication and/or prototyping.
• Previous internship experience in product or manufacturing engineering.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $32.35 - $40.43. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by factors including the candidate’s education and work location.

Benefits

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.