BISStern - Advanced Development & Innovation

Overview We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Advanced Development & Innovation Intern to join our team.

This internship is designed for a student entering their senior year in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related field.

The intern will work closely with experienced engineers to support the front end of innovation—designing, prototyping, testing, and benchmarking new product concepts and features.

This role provides a unique opportunity to apply engineering fundamentals in a highly creative, real-world environment while contributing to next-generation product development.

Responsibilities Responsibilities: Collaborate with senior engineers to design, build, and test prototype products and product features.

Support CAD design work using Creo or SolidWorks.

Assist in benchmarking competitive products and analyzing performance.

Conduct hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and refinement of designs.

Document results, findings, and recommendations in a clear and professional manner.

Participate in brainstorming and ideation sessions to generate new concepts.

Ensure compliance with engineering best practices, safety guidelines, and project timelines.

Why BISSELL: Interns at BISSELL enjoy the ability to work in a global organization (North America’s leading Floorcare brand) cross-collaboratively across several business functions.

Our interns and co-ops sit elbow-to-elbow with organizational leadership, allowing exposure that enhances what’s learned in the classroom.

We have a dedication to the business (we work hard!) but we also know how to have fun too.

Qualifications Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related discipline; entering senior year.

Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated hands-on skills (e.g., prototyping, machining, building, or fabrication experience).

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Curiosity, creativity, and a passion for innovation.

0 GPA or greater preferred.

Ability to work a full-time schedule throughout the program, within BISSELL’s standard office hours.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, comfort in presenting in front of large groups of Associates across multiple business functions.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Strong affinity for process optimization, troubleshooting skills, and data analysis.

Proficiency in Creo or SolidWorks for CAD modeling and design (preferred)