Industrial Design Internship

Do you have what it takes to intern at the best bike company in the world

Our Summer Intern Program provides you an inside look to your potential career path providing you the opportunity to put your coursework to use in practical applications! Youll be exposed to the day-to-day tasks and long-term strategies required in your department while creating valuable relationships working alongside experts in the field. Give us your best and well give it right back. Sound pretty sweet Then come join us!

A bit about us:
Trek is an awesome place to work! We build only products we love provide incredible hospitality to our customers and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When youre on our team youre taken care of encouraged to learn and grow and given lots of opportunities to do so.

Location: Waterloo WI
Type: Full Time Internship
Duration: Summer 2027: starting May 24th

Number: We are looking for TWO ID Interns

Submit a Resume AND Cover Letter with Application

About Us:

Were a passionate team of engineers designers and riders dedicated to pushing the boundaries of bicycle performance sustainability and rider experience. Whether its refining frame geometry optimizing drivetrain efficiency or exploring new materials we believe bikes should be as fun to build as they are to ride.

What Youll Do:
As an Industrial Design Intern youll be immersed in real-world product development and design challenges. Youll collaborate with experienced designers and cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to life.

Please Submit a Resume AND Cover Letter with Application

Expect to:

• Assist in the design and prototyping of bicycle components and systems
• Support sketching CAD modeling rendering and design reviews
• Support rider research and early brainstorming of future mobility ideas.
• Ride bikes (yes really!) to help test and validate designs

What Were Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design
• Strong sketching and storytelling skills
• Experience building. assembling testing prototypes
• Familiarity with CAD software (Onshape and Rhino or Blender ideal)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Passion for bicycles and interest in product design
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Hands-on experience with prototyping or fabrication is a plus

Why Join Us

• Work on products that make a meaningful difference in peoples lives
• Learn and ask questions from a team that values mentorship and innovation
• Enjoy a collaborative bike-friendly culture
• Gain exposure to the full product lifecyclefrom concept to ride testing
• Get your hands dirty and your ideas heard
• Help drive your own career development and experience
• Have deeper understanding of our business and culture

Rough Timeline of the process:

Position Posted: 10/23-10/30

First Round Interviews: 11/2-11/6

Final Round Interviews: 11/9-11/13

Compensation Range

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion gender gender identity pregnancy marital status partnership status sexual orientation age national origin veteran or military status disability medical condition genetic information or any other characteristic prohibited by federal state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including hiring promotion demotion compensation training working conditions transfer job assignments benefits layoff and termination.

We are an E-Verify employer.

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