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Design/Model Shop Intern

CompanyGentex Corp
LocationNorwood
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The design intern will assist full-time designers in creating 3D models and physical prototypes. Responsibilities include sketching, 3D modeling, model making, and using various tools to create prototypes.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
605
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Leveraging a product development and manufacturing history that spans more than 125 years, Gentex Corporation is a global leader in providing innovative protective gear solutions that enhance personal protection and situational awareness for global defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Our portfolio includes protective solutions sold under the Gentex, Ops-Core, and PureFlo brands. Gentex delivers high performance flight equipment to meet the evolving challenges and requirements of aircrew and aircraft maintainers, including helmet systems and capability upgrades. Ops-Core provides a comprehensive portfolio of headborne protection, situational awareness, high performance optics, and respiratory protection for elite defense, law enforcement, and security forces. PureFlo powered air purifying respirators deliver next-generation all-in-one protection for a range of industrial workers in light to heavy duty environments. Our investment in our state-of-the-art in-house design and engineering, manufacturing, and testing facilities allow us to provide world-class solutions to our customers. As leaders in research and development, we are focused on continuously advancing design, performance, and protection, our products deliver a comprehensive set of integrated capabilities to support the diverse mission or job requirements of our customers. We are committed to not just meeting product requirements, but pushing them forward. Our multiple awards and contracts, such as our re-awarded USSOCOM contract, Air Force OTA Agreement, ALEP Daytime Spectacle Contract, and more are a testament to the high quality of our products and our commitment to providing next generation protection. Learn more about Gentex: https://www.gentexcorp.com/ Learn more about Ops-Core: http://ops-core.com/ Learn more about PureFlo: https://www.gentexcorp.com/pureflo-country-selector/
About the Role

Description

GENTEX AT A GLANCE:

At Gentex Corporation, we’ve created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex can build a career that’s uniquely yours.


Education/Experience:

  • Working towards BS in Industrial Design.
  • Experience with Adobe creative suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Solidworks, sketching, and creating prototypes.

ABOUT THE JOB!

Gentex Corporation is currently seeking an Industrial Design intern for the Summer 2026. Our internship program allows students the opportunity to obtain valuable, applicable work experience in a fast-paced, and challenging environment. The design Intern will focus on assisting full time designers to create 3D models and physical prototypes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to sketching, 3D modeling, model making, casting, laser cutting, painting, sewing/soft goods, composite layup and 3D printing. Applicant must be proficient with the Adobe creative suite and familiar with Solidworks. The applicant should have strong hand and digital sketching skills and be able to clearly communicate design concepts to the team. The design intern should be familiar with a Model shop and capable to safely use powered and non-powered shop tools to create prototypes. Sewing experience is also a benefit to this position. Applicants should be currently enrolled in an accredited Industrial Design program and submit a resume and portfolio.


TO APPLY:

Visit: https://gentexcorp.com/careers/


Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.

Key Skills
Industrial DesignAdobe Creative SuitePhotoshopIllustratorSolidworksSketchingPrototyping3D ModelingModel MakingCastingLaser CuttingPaintingSewingComposite Layup3D Printing
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