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Product Engineer Intern - $16 - 18/hr at Stevens Industries

Stevens Industries No longer available $16 - $18/hour

Job Description

Description

We're looking for a detail-oriented and driven Engineering Intern to join our cabinet production engineering team. This internship offers hands-on experience in programming, CAD design, process documentation, and data validation-all while contributing to real-world projects that impact production efficiency and product quality.

If you're passionate about manufacturing, eager to learn, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to have you on board.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and test programs for machines used in cabinet manufacturing
  • Assist in troubleshooting and validating engineering drawings, product designs, and software programs
  • Create and maintain SOPs, process flowcharts, and documentation for departmental workflows
  • Design and update 2D and 3D CAD blocks, including hardware components
  • Review and correct bill-of-materials (BOMs) and resolve material inconsistencies in engineering software
  • Evaluate and verify the output of a new AI system designed to enhance production efficiency
  • Perform entry-level engineering tasks and write formulas within the Microvellum engineering platform
  • Conduct data entry and support data integrity across multiple software systems
Major Projects You'll Tackle
  • Update and optimize CAD drawings; research more efficient methods for CAD updates
  • Research and recommend improved hardware components for cabinet production
  • Review product lines for inconsistencies and deficiencies using Excel
  • Validate hardware functionality and ensure compatibility with product designs
  • Write machine programs to support material processing
  • Analyze product line variations and recommend improvements
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)
  • Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering documentation
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
  • Experience with Microvellum or similar engineering software is a plus
  • Comfortable working with data and performing quality checks
BENEFITS:

• On-Demand Pay - Access your earned pay prior to payday

• PTO- 1 hour for every 40 worked

• Additional Employee Perks such as fitness club reimbursement, retail discounts, company apparel, special employee events and meals, and more

Recognized as one of the fastest growing furniture and cabinet manufacturers in the United States, Stevens Industries, Inc. is a world-class manufacturer of wood and laminated products. We're dedicated to innovation, technological advancement, and beauty in functionality. Founded in 1956 and 100% employee owned, we credit our achievements to a focused path and our talented, passionate employee owners.

Stevens Industries, Inc. and Tot Mate Central is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Salary Description

$16-$18 per hour

$33k - $37k is below typical pay for Agricultural Engineers nationally

National salary averages
$33k - $37k
↓ 29% vs typical entry-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$43k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $133k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 108% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

Balanced market

Pay is responsive to skills and negotiation. Position yourself as a specialist.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Moderate
Mobility
Limited

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+6%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024