About the role#
The Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Internship Program 2027 provides hands-on experience in the engineering processes behind fitness products. You will work on projects aligned with your academic background, receive mentorship from professionals, and contribute to product performance, quality, and user experience. This is a paid, full-time position.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with fellow interns on a 12-week cross-functional case study project and present recommendations to senior leaders.
- Follow Mechanical Engineering procedures and design guidelines.
- Use SolidWorks to develop and modify 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings for metal and plastic components.
- Perform engineering analyses including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), design calculations, and tolerance stack-up analyses.
- Support product development through design, evaluation, testing, and validation.
- Contribute to a business-critical engineering project.
- Assist with prototype development, documentation, and product improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product management.
- Attend team meetings, project reviews, and engineering discussions.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Expected graduation date in 2028 or 2029.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is preferred.
- Must reside in the Chicagoland area.
- Ability to participate in the hybrid internship program.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with SolidWorks, CAD software, or related technical projects is preferred.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated initiative and a positive attitude.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Schaumburg, Illinois
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: Hybrid
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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