2026 Research and Development Engineering Internship

2026 Engineering Summer Internship 

Note: This is an on-site program, in Gallatin, TN.

Attention Rising Juniors or Seniors pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Industrial Engineering. Beretta provides the opportunity to learn while collaborating in our Manufacturing Engineering and R&D Departments.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented intern to support the Engineering Department in our manufacturing facility in Gallatin TN.   The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering (specifically in metal removal/machining processes) or Industrial Engineering, as well as introductory level experience with MS Office applications (Access, Excel, Word) and CAD/Solid Modeling software.  The intern will participate in supporting various engineering functions including drawing support and data management, product validation testing, manufacturing process support, tool and fixture design and updates, plant layout, efficiency, labor and capacity planning and lean manufacturing and 5S activities. This internship will provide an excellent introduction to Beretta USA Engineering & engineering supporting functions.

Duties:

Provides support to the Engineering Function in the following areas:

• Support and assist with developing and testing manufacturing processes
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues – problem solving and root cause analysis
• Create and maintain process documentation
• Support operators and setup personnel/technicians on the factory floor
• Support testing and validation of existing and new products in development or production
• Generate and update CAD drawings and solid models of components and assemblies
• Maintain product data including product definition documents (drawings and specifications), Bills of Material, and other supporting documentation
• Support product and process brainstorming and design activities
• Support analysis of workforce utilization, plant layout and operational data such as production cost, process flow charts, production schedules and capacity planning
• Recommend and support implementation of methods to improve worker efficiency and eliminate waste
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Rising Juniors or Seniors pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Senior pursuing a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering or Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering or related degree.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications
• Familiarity with 3D Solid modeling/CAD
• Ability to read and understand blueprints/drawings
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in team environment with daily changing priorities