Behavioral Research Intern Jobs in Inverness, FL

About Black Diamond Coatings

Black Diamond Coatings, Inc. (BDC Brands) is a veteran- and family-owned manufacturer of premium, environmentally friendly home improvement products. Our DOMINATOR®, AQUA-X®, and OBSESS® brands are made in the USA and distributed through Amazon, Lowe’s, The Home Depot, Walmart, and our own e-commerce site. Headquartered in Brooksville, Florida, we operate with an entrepreneurial spirit, high integrity, and a strong belief in teamwork, continuous improvement, and excellence.

Mission: Creating Trustworthy Solutions Beyond Expectations.

Vision: Our trusted brands deliver home improvement product solutions that “WOW” our DIY and Pro customers, setting the standard for quality and innovation.

Position summary

BDC Brands is building a new manufacturing facility, and this intern will work directly alongside the Plant Engineer through the design process. You’ll get hands-on exposure to real facility layout, equipment placement, and process flow design using AutoCAD or similar CAD software — supporting an active capital project, not shadowing one.

This role is a growth opportunity. The right person will build real CAD and facility-design skills, learn how a manufacturing plant actually gets planned and built, and put themselves in a strong position for future opportunities with BDC as we grow.

Champion BDC’s core values

• Embody BDC’s core values in every interaction — with team members, vendors, suppliers, and customers.
• Hold yourself accountable to the BDC standard: doing more with less, delivering exceptional results, and never giving up.
• Bring positive energy, a sense of urgency, and a “figure it out” mindset to design problems.
• Model safe behavior at all times and take personal responsibility for the safety of those around you.

Key Responsibilities

CAD and facility design support

• Assist in creating and revising 2D/3D CAD drawings for facility layout, equipment placement, and process piping/electrical runs.
• Support the Plant Engineer in translating process requirements into workable floor plans.
• Research equipment specs, footprints, and clearance/code requirements.
• Support basic site measurements and field verification as needed.

Documentation and drawing management

• Help maintain drawing revisions, version control, and documentation standards.
• Attend project meetings and take notes on design changes to keep drawings current.

Cross-functional support

• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance to confirm design details reflect real production needs.
• Flag questions or gaps early rather than guessing on drawing details.

Safety and general support

• Follow all safety protocols on the plant floor and construction areas.
• Other duties as assigned to support the facility design project.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in Engineering Technology, Drafting & Design, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, Revit); coursework experience is sufficient, no professional experience required.
• Comfortable reading technical drawings and basic blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Able to work on-site in Brooksville, FL.

Preferred

• Exposure to civil, mechanical, or electrical drafting coursework.
• Familiarity with manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Basic understanding of process flow or piping/instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).

Competencies

• Self-starter who asks questions and wants to learn how a manufacturing facility actually gets built.
• Detail-oriented — drawings and documentation are accurate and complete without being asked twice.
• Coachable and receptive to feedback from the Plant Engineer and broader team.
• Comfortable asking for clarification rather than assuming.

Physical demands

• Must be able to walk the plant floor and active construction areas for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds; close-vision work required for detailed drawings.

Work environment

• Mix of office/design work and time on an active manufacturing and construction site.
• Exposure to job site conditions including noise, dust, and moving equipment.
• PPE required when on the plant floor or construction areas: safety glasses, boots, and hard hat.

Compensation and benefits

• Paid hourly internship, competitive with local market rates.
• Direct mentorship from the Plant Engineer on a real, active facility design project.
• Portfolio-ready CAD work on an actual industrial build.
• Potential path to future employment with BDC Brands as we grow.