Company DescriptionAt Robert Bosch Tool Corporation , we know that every career matters. Which is why you should conduct yours on a grand scale. Headquartered in the northwest Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect, we are a $990 million division of Bosch, a multinational engineering and electronics organization and the largest privately held employer in the world.Guided by the principles of founder Robert Bosch, we offer a setting where social and environmental responsibility are part of our corporate DNA. Always mindful of our impact on the future, we are committed to sustainability, paying it forward, giving back, and lifelong learning. These are but a few of the reasons why our parent company has more than 390,000 associates and a legacy of success spanning 135+ years.Since inventing the high-speed rotary tool in 1934, the Dremel brand has been helping users with its full line of versatile, easy-to-use tool systems that deliver the perfect solution for almost any job. From our Dremel rotary tools, Multi-Max™ oscillating tools, Ultra-Saw™ and Saw-Max™ multi-saws, and our line of Home Solutions tools, users have come to know and trust the brand to complete their projects. Combining compact size, ergonomic design, precision and versatility with a wide range of highly engineered accessories, Dremel tools are used to accomplish numerous applications in a variety of materials. Dremel is like no other power tool brand out there! Truly unique and truly special!Sound interesting? One more thing - We are a values-based organization at Dremel and we believe in these 5 key values:Pursue the Uncommon: Be Different. Be Dremel!Thrive together: Greatness is unlocking each other's potentialInspire with Creativity: We Dream with our eyes wide openAdapt to win: Climb it. Go through it. Work around it.Be Authentically You: Embrace individualityWe are also proud to be a part of The Bosch Group with its global reach and resources. We operate within the Power Tools business of Bosch.Job DescriptionThe Innovation Engineering Intern is an innovator and a tinkerer that will be working in the front end of the product development funnel to help generate new tool concepts and create prototypes to experiment with and learn from. This role will work on a range of prototype fidelity from patching existing tools together to modeling up 3D parts in CAD and collaborating with the model shop to have parts made. This role will have the opportunity to generate new product concepts and pitch them at our monthly pitch meeting.
Build and evaluate power tool prototypes using CAD, Rapid Prototyping and in-house machine shop.
Researching industry trends and new technologies to identify future opportunities for the Dremel Brand.
Participate in user research to find pain points and generate solutions
Develop sell stories for new concepts created for the Dremel Brand
Continue to drive innovation culture in Dremel by regularly pitch at the monthly innovation pitch meeting
Qualifications
Currently pursuing or recently graduated with (within 6 months) an accredited degree in Mechanical Engineering or Computer Engineering
Minimum 3.0 GPA required
Experience with CAD (Preferably Pro/Engineer) and prototyping
Experience with electrical mockups or prototyping using Arduino or similar preferred
Entrepreneurial/Startup thinker
Passionate about innovating and learning about innovation
Interest in DIY projects, woodworking and making
Previous internship or related work experience highly preferred
Additional InformationBy choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives
FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
AWIM (A World In Motion)
Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.