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Verde Bioresins, Inc

R&D Lab Intern

Fullerton, CA

$20/hr

In the R&D internship position, you are critical to our Research and Development department ... plastic manufacturing processes, including injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, film ...

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Cost Design Release Engineer (Exterior Body/Cost Engineer)

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$42 - $43/hr

EXTERIOR Plastic, injection, painting, resin, bumpers, fascias, Trims * SEALING, GLAZING Glazing ... internships may be considered). Strong technical understanding of parts and how they are ...

Menasha Corporation

Engineering Student Intern

Urbana, OH

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

... plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies. Our employees make the ... A focus of the internship will be on understanding the fundamentals of manufacturing engineering.

Menasha Corporation

Engineering Student Intern

Urbana, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

... plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies. Our employees make the ... A focus of the internship will be on understanding the fundamentals of manufacturing engineering.

Pexco

Engineering Intern

Athol, MA · On-site

$20/hr

Engineering Internship Wage: $20 Hourly Location: Athol, MA - onsite Department: Engineering ... Understand different plastic resins and processing. * Proficient usage of AutoCAD or 2D and 3D CAD ...

VRC Engineered Solutions

Engineering Intern

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

... tech plastics manufacturing facility! This isn't just an internship-it's a chance to innovate ... Design for Efficiency - Create and refine workspaces that prioritize ergonomics, material flow, and ...

ConMet

Associate Program Engineer

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$77K - $104K/yr

The Plastics Associate Program Engineer at ConMet is a newly created opportunity and is responsible ... Great opportunity for a recent college graduate with prior engineering internship experience. Note:

ConMet

Associate Program Engineer

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$77K - $104K/yr

The Plastics Associate Program Engineer at ConMet is a newly created opportunity and is responsible ... In lieu of work experience, internship experience is acceptable. * Excellent written and verbal ...

SOCOMEC

Mechanical Engineer

Boulder, CO

$110K - $120K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. * 5+ years of experience in mechanical product development (or equivalent internship experience). * Experience in design of plastic ...

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How much do internship plastic design jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship plastic design in the United States is $16.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Plastic Design vs Plastic Design Engineer?

AspectInternship Plastic DesignPlastic Design Engineer
QualificationsEnrolled in or recent graduate of relevant engineering or design programBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Industrial, or Plastic Engineering
Work EnvironmentInternship in design labs or manufacturing settings, supervisedFull-time engineering office or manufacturing plant, responsible for projects
ResponsibilitiesAssisting in design tasks, learning software, supporting projectsDeveloping and optimizing plastic product designs, testing, and analysis

In summary, an Internship Plastic Design is a temporary learning position for students or recent graduates gaining experience, while a Plastic Design Engineer is a full-time professional responsible for designing and developing plastic products in a corporate setting.

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Design Engineer II

Design Engineer II

DIMENSIONAL INNOVATIONS INC

Overland Park, KS • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Create 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks.

  • Assist in translating design intent into fabrication-ready documentation.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Project Management, and Production.

Job description

Design Engineer II (Experiential / Built Environment)
At Dimensional Innovations, we create immersive, story-driven environments that push beyond the expected. As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member has a stake in what we build.
Design Engineers at DI work at the intersection of design and fabrication, and we're looking for a Design Engineer I who's excited to bring creative ideas to life in the real world.
If you enjoy understanding how things are built, appreciate strong design, and want to work on physical, experiential projects, this could be a great fit.
What You'll Do
As a Design Engineer II, you'll support the translation of design concepts into detailed, buildable solutions. You'll work closely with Designers, Engineers, and Production teams to help bring projects from idea to reality.
You'll:
  • Create 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
  • Assist in translating design intent into fabrication-ready documentation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Project Management, and Production
  • Learn and apply fabrication methods, materials, and industry standards
  • Support project teams in solving technical challenges during design and production
  • Contribute to maintaining accuracy, quality, and consistency across deliverables

What We're Really Looking For
This role is ideal for someone early in their career who sits between Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering.
You might be a great fit if you:
  • Have a foundational understanding of how things are built in the physical world
  • Appreciate design aesthetics, but also enjoy the technical side of making things real
  • Are interested in working on experiential or built environment projects (exhibits, environments, retail, themed experiences, etc.)
  • Want to grow your skills in both design thinking and technical execution

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience (internships or project work included)
  • Technically proficient at an advanced level with SolidWorks, including top-down or in-context modeling
  • Technically proficient in Adobe Create Suite, specifically Adobe Illustrator
  • Exposure to fabrication methods (wood, metal, plastics, etc.)
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings (architectural or mechanical is a plus)
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to have:
  • Experience with Rhino, Grasshopper, or Adobe Illustrator
  • Interest in experiential design, exhibits, or themed environments

Why DI?
You'll work on projects that don't fit neatly into a box-combining storytelling, design, and fabrication to create something truly unique. You'll also gain hands-on experience learning how great ideas become real, buildable environments.
As an employee-owner, your impact goes beyond your day-to-day work-you're contributing to the long-term success of the company alongside your teammates.
Perks & Benefits
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - ownership in the company you help build
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays + Floating Holiday
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Monthly Free Lunch
  • Anniversary Service Awards
  • Peer Recognition Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawl
  • The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
  • Employee must be able to talk and hear

Work Environment
Due to our onsite fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
Permission to play at DI starts with the ability to be a team player, possess a positive attitude while under a tight deadline and demonstrate an uncommon commitment to your work. Please visit our website (www.dimin.com) to see some of the amazing work we do!
This is a salary (exempt) position. DI offers a full benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance along with Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) with a match, Health Savings Account match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 7 paid holidays plus an employee chosen Floating Holiday annually, and paid Parental Leave.
In 2018, DI incorporated the Great Game of Business principles into the way we do things. The program is designed to create a business of business people, provide transparency into company performance and directly tie daily behavior to impact DIs performance. GGOB allows for the potential of quarterly bonuses as company goals are achieved.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. No phone calls please. For more information about working at DI and a full list of available opportunities, please visit https://dimin.com/about/careers.

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