Summer Intern - Product Engineer
Louisville, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
Apogee Enterprises is hiring a Summer 2027 Product Engineer intern for a 12-week program running May through August. The intern will gain hands-on lab and production experience, work with engineering and production teams, and contribute to manufacturing projects. The role includes mentorship, professional development, and significant time on the manufacturing floor.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
UW Interco, LLC
We are hiring interns for Summer 2027!
Our team is hiring interns at our Cincinnati, OH, Faribault, MN and Louisville, KY locations for Summer 2027. These positions go from May-August (12-week program) and offer hands-on project experience, professional development, and much more!
The Apogee Performance Surfacessegmentgenerates $200M in revenue and EBITDA margins of 20-25%. Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall decor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets. We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings, that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability.
What You Can Expect
This internship provides hands-on lab and production experience, mentorship from industry experts, and the opportunity to contribute to the next generation of products. Interns will work closely with engineering and production teams and spend significant time on the manufacturing floor.
Structured, project-based program focusing on skill set growth, technology and systems knowledge, business acumen, and professional development
Regular coaching and feedback sessions with mentors and supervisors
Leadership opportunities through activities and presentations
Connect with leadership team through various events
Exposure to other Apogee locations and business units
Partner with other interns through projects, community events, and social activities
What You'll Do
Work alongside quality, engineering, and production teams on real projects.
Spend time on the manufacturing floor learning processes, equipment, and operations.
Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
Assist with troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.
Collect and analyze production data.
Support process improvement, equipment, tooling, and layout projects.
Assist with time studies, process documentation, and work instructions.
Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
Help implement engineering solutions and see projects through to completion.
What We're Looking For
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree at a four year college or university in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing at the time of the internship.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Interest in manufacturing and hands-on engineering work.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work effectively with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams.
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and spending time on the production floor.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative.
What You'll Gain
Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
Exposure to real engineering projects and production processes.
Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals.
Experience with process improvement and problem solving.
The opportunity to contribute to projects that impact products and operations.
A strong foundation for a career in manufacturing engineering.
Our Benefits
We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.
Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
Incentive Plans
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Training and Career Progression
Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
JR111718
How this job compares
Set against the 548 open Product Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$7.25/hr
- US median$23–33/hr42 hourly ranges
This rate, $7.25/hr, is 74% below the US median midpoint ($28/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Product Engineering hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 548 open Product Engineering jobs across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Oracle78 open
- Accenture48 open
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- Experience
- Product Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (361 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 190 of the 548 open Product Engineering jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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