Design Engineering Intern 2026

Description

Alan Baird Industries Summer Internship Program – Allendale, NJ

Kickstart Your Career with Alan Baird Industries!

Alan Baird Industries seeking passionate and driven college students and post-grads to join our dynamic team for a 10-week summer internship program. This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of manufacturing and contribute to the company’s growth in the medical device manufacturing industry.

About the Program:

This immersive internship program offers students the chance to work alongside industry professionals in a variety of departments, gaining valuable insights and practical skills. You will be exposed to the inner workings of medical device manufacturing, contributing to meaningful projects and initiatives.

Program Dates: Program will run for 10 weeks mid-May through early September with start/end dates reflective of department needs and school calendar variations.

Location: Allendale, NJ (In-person)

Key Details:

• Duration: 10 weeks
• Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled in a college or university or a post-grad looking for an opportunity in medical device manufacturing.
• Location: Must be able to work in person in Allendale, NJ
• Compensation: This is a paid internship opportunity. $18.00 per hour. 
• Housing/Relocation: No relocation or housing assistance will be provided.
• Commitment: Must be able to commit to the full 10-week program between mid-May and early Sept, with start and end dates dictated by the department and some flexibility pending school schedules.

Available Departments:

Internship opportunities are available across the following departments:

• Design Engineering:
  • Hands-on learning: spending time with the machine building team in the machine shop, learning how to design, fabricate, and assemble parts and assemblies, doing some machine programming, and helping with database/documentation

Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day departmental tasks and projects.

• Conduct research and analyze data.

• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.

• Fabricate parts using machine shop equipment (mills, lathes, CNC, etc).

• Assemble and test production machinery.

• Measure and inspect parts, create inspection reports as needed.

• Create or revise engineering 3D models and 2D drawings.

• Provide administrative support as needed.

• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college/university degree program or post-grad looking for an opportunity, focused on Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong interest in manufacturing, machine design, machine programming.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 3D CAD experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to reliably commute to Allendale, NJ.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following via career site :

• Resume
• Cover letter

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we actively pursue ways to celebrate our differences and don’t discriminate based on an individual’s race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles including braids, locks, and twists), creed, national origin, nationality, religion, ancestry, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy), familial status, marital status, civil union or domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability (including perceived disability, AIDS, and HIV status), atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, because of liability for service in military, status as a smoker or non-smoker, status as a registered medical marijuana user, or any unlawful criterion existing under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at HR@Bairdindustries.com.