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Summer 2026 R&D Intern

CompanyFerno-Washington, Inc
LocationWilmington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support R&D functions by performing routine administrative tasks and established processes. They will also assist with more complex engineering tasks under general direction.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
383
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At FERNO, our vision is to transform the delivery of emergency care in the ambulance and on scene. Since 1955, we’ve been developing high-quality, reliable patient transport solutions that improve the safety and performance of emergency care. We understand that it’s not only patients who are in peril; EMS professionals are at high risk for occupational injury. That’s why we’re dedicated to innovating equipment that improves safety for both patients and providers. We partner with EMS professionals and innovators from all over the world to develop our solutions. Together, we are transforming the delivery of emergency patient care.
About the Role

Description

Job Title: Engineering Intern

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Manager Engineering

Summary

This position supports the Engineering department. The R&D intern will have a basic understanding of how to approach problem solving after general direction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

  • Supports performance of R&D functions
  • Performs routine and administrative tasks
  • Helps maintain a clean and safe environment
  • Primarily performs established processes and procedures as directed
  • Assists with more complex tasks
  • Interacts with others in R&D
  • Other duties may be assigned

Education and/or Experience

  • Currently enrolled in higher education past the High School level

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Has basic understanding and skill in hands-on technical, mechanical, manufacturing, electronic, instrumentation, and/or engineering areas
  • Basic verbal communications
  • Basic written communication skills
  • Accurate, basic data collection and analysis skills
  • Basic competency with Microsoft Office applications

Ferno is an equal opportunity employer and that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

Key Skills
Problem solvingTechnical skillsMechanical skillsManufacturingElectronic instrumentationEngineeringVerbal communicationWritten communicationData collectionData analysisMicrosoft Office
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchManufacturing