Engineering Intern (Injection Molding Dept.)

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 summer 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 Engineering 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
• Support throughout the summer with your University's internship requirements
• Casual/informal dress environment (Jeans and T-shirts)
• Paid internships 
• Housing stipends

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 an Engineering Intern within our Plastic Injection Molding Dept. at J.W. Speaker, you will be immersed in all of the action, working alongside our experienced injection molding and engineering teams. Our interns have a very hands-on experience in our exceptionally clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities – with projects ranging from scrap data collection & root cause analysis to 5s improvements to floor documentation updates. Our interns work full time from mid-May to mid-August. 

Qualifications

• Must be working towards a plastics engineering, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing engineering degree at an accredited college or university.
• Prefer Junior status, but all school years are encouraged to apply!

Hiring Process
Apply online by November 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 December 1, 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.