Polymers Engineering Intern (Virginia Beach, VA, US, 23452)

About Us:

We are more than just chainsaws, blowers, and trimmers. We have a long-standing tradition of hiring diverse, talented people who help make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovation, high-quality products, and comprehensive services.

As part of our internship program, students will have the opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on, real-world experience within a leading industry, working on meaningful projects that contribute to day-to-day operations and long-term initiatives
• Volunteer to assist with company events such as the Family Picnic, Employee Summit, Manufacturing Technology Summer Camp, and other events as needed.
• Complete a final presentation outlining their internship experience, which may be presented to their direct supervisor and colleagues.
• Gain hands-on exposure to projects, team collaboration, and professional development opportunities designed to prepare them for future careers.
• Participate in learning sessions, networking opportunities, and community-building activities across the organization.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Join us for an exciting summer!  We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Polymers team as an intern.

As a Polymers intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting pad print equipment upgrades, 5S initiatives, and fixture and workstation design within the Injection Molding Department. This role offers exposure to automation retrofits, problem-solving, and practical design work while contributing to real production improvements.

In this role, you will support projects related to pad print equipment improvements, including retrofitting existing automation to accommodate a new ink cup system. You will assist with installing and troubleshooting components across multiple automation platforms, each requiring customized solutions, while also contributing to 5S efforts and SolidWorks-based fixture and station design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pad print equipment improvement projects within the Injection Molding Department
• Install and adapt components to retrofit existing automation systems for a new ink cup brand
• Troubleshoot installation issues and support customized solutions across multiple automation platforms
• Assist with 5S initiatives to improve organization, efficiency, and standardization
• Design fixtures and workstations using SolidWorks to support production and automation needs
• Contribute to general department support activities and continuous improvement efforts

Internship Goals:

• Gain hands-on experience with equipment upgrades and installations
• Develop practical design and fabrication skills using SolidWorks
• Build exposure to capital equipment planning and implementation

Specifications:

Candidate Perferences

Academic Year: Junior, Senior

Area of Study: Mechanical Engineering

Software Experience: SolidWorks, MS Office, SharePoint

Additional Information:

Work Hours: 7:30AM-4:30PM

Department: Polymers
Compensation: $20/hr