About the role#
This internship supports the New Product Development teams at Cooper Lighting Solutions. You will work on connected lighting products and controls while gaining experience in the full product lifecycle.
What you'll do#
- Support New Product Development teams for connected lighting products and controls.
- Coordinate with marketing and lead engineers to ensure project specifications are clear, complete, and achievable.
- Manage design progression through CAD modeling reviews, thermal and mechanical analysis, and testing plans.
- Build prototypes and Proof-of-Concepts.
- Monitor project tooling budgets and product cost requirements.
- Work with the sourcing team to identify vendors, obtain quotes, and meet quality standards.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in mechanical engineering, continuing through at least May 2027.
- Proficiency in CAD software, with a preference for SolidWorks experience.
- Basic knowledge of materials and their structural and thermal properties.
- Ability to articulate and promote engineering best practices.
- Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills to work across functional groups.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position located in Peachtree City, Georgia.
- The internship runs from February 1 to May 21.
- You must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
About Signify
Signify is a public company that manufactures lighting products for professional and consumer markets. The firm manages brands including Philips, Philips Hue, and Color Kinetics. It operates in over 70 markets and maintains its headquarters in Eindhoven. In 2025, the company reported sales of EUR 5.8 billion and employed approximately 27,000 people.
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