About the role#
The Biomechanical Engineering Internship at Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers students hands-on experience in the intersection of engineering, human performance, and fitness technology. You will work alongside experienced engineers and researchers to evaluate exercise performance and support product innovation. This 12-week program includes a cross-functional case study project, team meetings, and direct involvement in business-critical initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Gather subjective exercise feedback and correlate findings with objective performance measures.
- Analyze human kinematics, movement patterns, and gait metrics related to our fitness equipment.
- Assist with the collection and analysis of metabolic response data during exercise testing.
- Contribute to projects focused on improving product performance, user experience, or engineering insights.
- Support research, testing, and validation activities within the biomechanics engineering function.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate product concepts and design improvements.
- Analyze data, identify trends, and communicate findings through reports and presentations.
- Participate in a 12-week cross-functional intern case study project, including a final presentation to leadership.
- Attend team and departmental meetings to gain business exposure and share project progress.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor's degree program in Biomechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date in 2028 or 2029.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with data analysis, laboratory test protocols, motion analysis, or engineering projects.
- Familiarity with CAD and human simulation tools such as SolidWorks or OpenSim.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Location & details#
- Location: Rosemont, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Requirements: Must be local to the Chicagoland area and available for an on-site program.
About Life Fitness / Hammer Strength
Life Fitness and Hammer Strength produce cardio and strength training equipment. The company designs products based on human biomechanics for athletes and general users. It began in 1968 with the invention of an electronic exercise bike. The organization is based in Rosemont, Illinois, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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