Mechanical Engineering Intern - Current Products

J.W. Speaker strives to be the best in everything that we do - that's why we focus on hiring the best and brightest, and our interns are no exception! Every year we offer current students the opportunity for personal and professional development through our hands on part-time and internship programs.

As an intern at J.W. Speaker, you will be immersed in our fast-paced and state of the art environment from day one. You will gain valuable insight working on real world projects to make a tangible impact on the business all while experiencing J.W. Speaker's dynamic culture.

J.W. Speaker interns have the chance to engage in a lot more than just work -

• Mentorship opportunities
• Networking opportunities throughout the organization including exposure to senior leadership
• Giving back to the community through our annual Intern Volunteer Day
• Chance to collaborate and connect with other interns across the organization including social events
• A fun and fast-paced culture with an emphasis on learning and development
• Flexible work schedule with your school schedule and collegiate sports team schedule
• Opportunity for a full time job offer at the end of your internship
• Casual/informal dress environment
• Paid internships

We're hiring driven students looking to be challenged to push the limits on a daily basis while having fun along the way!

Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Engineering intern at J.W. Speaker, you will utilize your sharp engineering skills in dynamic environment. Don't expect to sit at a desk all day - our Mechanical Engineering interns work closely with our teams on the following tasks:

• Complete drawing updates/support ECN's
• Data analysis for regulatory compliance
• Work on cost savings investigations/testing
• Support customer requests
• Take apart lamps/troubleshoot as necessary
• Project work
• And so much more!!

Be ready to jump right in!

Qualifications

• Must be working towards a Mechanical Engineering degree at an accredited college or university
• All school years are encouraged to apply!

Hiring Process
Apply online by April 1, 2026. The internship hiring process consists of two interviews. Typically, the first interview is conducted at your college or university campus or over the phone. The second interview is at the J.W. Speaker corporate headquarters in Germantown, WI. All candidates will be notified of hiring decisions via e-mail or phone and validated with a formal offer letter around May 2026. Occasionally, we may receive requests for interns after this date and will reach out to those interns who best fit our new hiring needs.