Product Development Intern

Job Description

LOCATION

Arlington, Texas

BACKGROUND

Are you at least a rising undergraduate senior in an accredited school and looking for hands on experience in your field of study? Do you want to intern for a company that provides fun products to consumers? A company that is growing where YOU can make an impact on the business? How about a company that provides a more casual workplace? Petmate is looking for a summer intern to join our product development team in Arlington, TX.

COMPANY PROFILE

Petmate/Doskocil Mfg., Inc was founded in 1960 as an innovative manufacturer and supplier of crates and kennels used by the airline industry to transport pets. Over the years, the Company added individual consumers to its market strategy and expanded its product offerings, both domestically and internationally. Today, doing business as Petmate, the Company manufactures and distributes a wide range of pet products under the Petmate brand and on a Private Label basis, including:

Kennels & Carriers

Shelters & Dog Houses

Bedding

Feeding & Watering

Litter Maintenance

Collars & Leashes

Toys & Accessories

Treats & Chews

Petmate headquarters are in Arlington, Texas, in the heart of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. Come be a part of our team.

The internship program will be a paid, 10-week program beginning June 2025. Our interns can expect to work 40 hrs./wk. during the 10-week period.

SCOPE

Our summer program allows students to gain exposure and understanding of various careers in the manufacturing and distribution industry. Interns in this program will gain exposure to the following areas:

Product analysis and documentation

SolidWorks CAD modeling

Prototyping

Design for injection molding

Product claims testing

Product library data entry

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate for this program will be an undergraduate in good standing at a senior level enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design or Product Design program.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Knowledge of product testing and analysis

Knowledge of and experience with SolidWorks CAD software

Familiar with documentation and technical writing

Experience with MS Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong presentation skills

Exhibits strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills

Demonstrates a positive attitude toward self and others

Interact effectively with individuals and groups inside and outside the organization

Able to type data and use a PC for extended periods of time

Able to lift up to 25lbs occasionally

Full-time