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Orbia

Product Development Intern

Waltham, MA · Remote

$20/hr

Product Development Intern - T&I LATAM (Summer 2026) Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin) Remote ... Document prototype testing protocols and results * Support seal design requirements for RFQs and ...

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Solo Stove

Intern

Grapevine, TX · On-site

Position Overview The Product Development Team Intern will support the Product Development group through concept ideation, CAD modeling, prototype builds, product testing, and documentation. This ...

Teledyne

Computer Engineering Intern

Lincoln, NE

$14.50 - $19/hr

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience and knowledge that will ... Assembling prototypes and conducting continuous improvement testing. Candidate must be pursuing a ...

Labelbox

Applied Research Intern

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Experiment and prototype RLHF/RLAIF/RLVR/RM/DPOstyle training loops to improve real-world task and ... intern positions). * A deep understanding of frontier autoregressive and diffusion multimodal ...

Formlabs

Build Team Intern (Fall 2026)

Somerville, MA · On-site

Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before. As an Build Team Intern, you will assist in prototyping, building, and testing systems that will go into ...

Teledyne FLIR LLC

Engineering Intern

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

The intern will work under the guidance of experienced engineers and contribute to meaningful ... Participate in prototype development, verification, troubleshooting, and technical reviews. * Help ...

Teledyne

Engineering Intern

Huntsville, AL

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

The intern will work under the guidance of experienced engineers and contribute to meaningful ... Participate in prototype development, verification, troubleshooting, and technical reviews. * Help ...

AutomationDirect

Mechanical Design Intern

Cumming, GA · On-site

As an intern for ourcompany, you will build experience designing and assembling prototypes andfixtures for robotic and automated systems. The job will consist ofopportunities utilizing CAD software ...

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What does a Prototyping Intern do?

A Prototyping Intern assists in the design, development, and testing of early models or samples of products, often working closely with engineers and designers. Their responsibilities typically include creating physical or digital prototypes, conducting experiments, gathering user feedback, and helping refine product concepts. This role provides hands-on experience with various tools and technologies, and helps interns learn how ideas are transformed into tangible products. Prototyping Interns also gain valuable skills in problem-solving, collaboration, and project management.

What is the difference between Prototyping Intern vs Product Design Intern?

AspectPrototyping InternProduct Design Intern
Required SkillsPrototyping, CAD, basic design toolsDesign, user research, prototyping
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, R&D labsDesign teams, cross-functional teams
Industry UsageTech, manufacturing, consumer productsTech, consumer electronics, software

Prototyping Interns focus primarily on creating physical or digital prototypes to test concepts, often working with CAD or prototyping tools. Product Design Interns have a broader role, including user research, interface design, and overall product development. While both roles involve prototyping skills, Product Design Interns typically engage in a wider range of design activities within product development teams.

What are some common challenges a Prototyping Intern might face during their internship?

As a Prototyping Intern, you may encounter challenges such as rapidly iterating on designs based on feedback, managing multiple project deadlines, and learning to use new fabrication tools or prototyping software. Collaboration with engineers, designers, and product managers is frequent, requiring strong communication skills and adaptability. It's important to stay organized, proactively seek feedback, and be open to learning from both successes and setbacks to make the most of your internship experience.
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Product Development Intern

Orbia

Waltham, MA • Remote

$20/hr

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Job description

Orbia Advance Corporation is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximizing value to our shareholders, customers and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, and materials. Orbia Advance Corporation has five business groups which offer innovative solutions across multiple industries including building and infrastructure, data communications, chemicals and more. In 2018, Orbia Advance Corporation bought a majority stake in Israeli-based Netafim, the world's leader in drip irrigation, and is helping the world 'grow more with less' as it helps to solve food and water scarcity. Orbia Advance Corporation has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.

We started as a producer of commodities and have evolved to become a provider of innovative solutions that address the global issues of rapid urbanization, water and food scarcity, and a growing and aging population. We're already a global leader in Polymers, Fluor, Building & Infrastructure, Datacom, and Precision Irrigation. We have embarked on a CEO-led transformation, as part of our journey to become a truly purpose-led, future fit company.

Product Development Intern - T&I LATAM (Summer 2026)

Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin)
Remote (Boston, MA) supporting B&I Colombia, Bogota

About the Role

Dura-Line (an Orbia business) is seeking a Product Development Intern to support our Technology & Innovation (T&I) LATAM team. This is an 8-week, full-time summer internship designed for a rising Mechanical Engineering student interested in product design, prototyping, and infrastructure solutions. Intern will focus on specific, well-scoped deliverables under close supervision and assignment is designed as learning-oriented tasks that contribute to real projects.

You will gain hands-on exposure to real product development projects while collaborating with a global engineering team across LATAM and Europe.

What You'll Do

You will contribute to two active product development initiatives:

1. Hydrolock T - Product Visuals & Documentation

  • Create photo-realistic product renders for technical and commercial use
  • Document prototype testing protocols and results
  • Support seal design requirements for RFQs and supplier development

2. PPH Ecuador - Threadable Fittings

  • Assist during design stages, focusing on product and process constraints
  • Support development of robust, manufacturable solutions

3. Cross-Project Deliverables

  • Consolidate technical documentation packages
  • Present final outputs and recommendations to the project team

What You'll Gain

  • Exposure to the full product development lifecycle (NPI/CPI stage-gate)
  • Hands-on experience with CAD tools and rendering (SOLIDWORKS, Fusion360)
  • Experience with prototype testing and technical documentation
  • Insight into global engineering collaboration across LATAM & Europe
  • Familiarity with project management tools (Microsoft Teams, Planner, Lists)
  • Real-world experience in infrastructure and water solutions

Basic Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Mechanical Engineering or related degree (Rising Sophomore preferred)
  • Proficiency in CAD tools (SOLIDWORKS, Fusion360, AutoCAD, or Onshape)
  • Experience with 3D printing (Bambu Lab, Bambu Studio, Prusa), Laser Cutting,  rapid prototyping/ Photo-realistic 3D renders
  • Strong communication skills
  • Working knowledge of programming tools (Python, Micro Python, MATLAB)
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment
  • Strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous internship or academic project in product development/design
  • Experience creating photo-realistic renders
  • Exposure to prototype testing or tolerance analysis
  • Interest in infrastructure, water management, or building solutions
  • Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, extrusion)
  • Spanish language skills (a plus)

Intern Profile

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Detail-oriented with strong organization skills
  • Collaborative and comfortable working across cultures
  • Adaptable in a remote, global team environment

Program Details

  • Duration: June 23 - August 14, 2026 (approx. 8 weeks)
  • Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)
  • Location: Remote (Boston, MA)
  • Compensation: Paid internship, Pay rate typically is at $20/hr

Our Global brands: Dura-Line, Koura Global, Vestolit, Netafim, Alphagary, Wavin.

They offer a broad range of value added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers' success and ultimate improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship, Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers, employees and investors worldwide, every day.

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