Product Design & CAD Intern

Product Design & CAD Intern (Fusion 360 / 3D Printing)

Company: STS Auto Design Tools

Location: Verplanck, NY

Job Type: Part-Time Internship (Paid)

Schedule: Flexible (Ideal for college students)

About Us

STS Auto Design Tools designs and manufactures innovative automotive tools and accessories used by professional technicians across North America. We develop our products in-house using CAD, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and small-scale manufacturing.

We’re looking for a motivated Product Design Intern who wants hands-on experience developing real products from concept to production.

What You’ll Do

As a Product Design Intern, you’ll work directly with our product development team to create, prototype, test, and improve new products.

Responsibilities include:

• Design new products using Fusion 360
• Modify and improve existing CAD models
• Prepare models for 3D printing
• Operate and monitor Bambu Lab 3D printers
• Assemble and test prototypes
• Help troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues
• Assist with product development projects
• Help organize prints, materials, and inventory
• Package and fulfill customer orders as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

Every week is different—you may spend one day designing a new product and the next testing prototypes or helping prepare customer orders.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Experience using Fusion 360 or similar CAD software
• Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills
• Interest in product design or engineering
• Experience with 3D printing (preferred but not required)
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Bonus Skills

• Automotive experience or interest
• Experience with additive manufacturing
• Mechanical engineering coursework
• Industrial design coursework
• Manufacturing experience
• CNC or machining experience
• Experience working with hand tools

What You’ll Learn

This internship provides real-world experience in:

• Product design
• CAD modeling
• Design for manufacturing (DFM)
• Rapid prototyping
• 3D printing
• Product testing
• Manufacturing workflows
• Small business operations
• Bringing products from idea to production

You’ll work on products that are sold to customers across the United States and Worldwide.

Who We’re Looking For

We value curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to solve problems.

If you enjoy designing things, building prototypes, working with technology, and seeing your ideas become real products, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re much more interested in finding someone who’s eager to learn than someone who already knows everything.

Compensation

• Paid internship
• Flexible schedule around classes
• Potential for long-term employment based on performance
• Hands-on experience with real product development

Apply Today

If you’re interested in CAD, product design, engineering, manufacturing, or 3D printing and want experience developing real products, we’d love to meet you.

Please include your resume and, if available, examples of CAD projects, engineering projects, or a portfolio.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person