Industrial Design Internship
Role Overview
We’re a passionate team of engineers, designers, and riders dedicated to pushing the boundaries of bicycle performance, sustainability, and rider experience. Whether it’s refining frame geometry, optimizing drivetrain efficiency, or exploring new materials, we believe bikes should be as fun to build as they are to ride.
What You’ll Do: As an Industrial Design Intern, you’ll be immersed in real-world product development and design challenges. You’ll collaborate with experienced designers and cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to life.
Please Submit a Resume AND Cover Letter with Application
Expect to:
Assist in the design and prototyping of bicycle components and systems
Support sketching, CAD modeling, rendering, and design reviews
Support rider research and early brainstorming of future mobility ideas.
Ride bikes (yes, really!) to help test and validate designs
What We’re Looking For:
Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design
Strong sketching and storytelling skills
Experience building. assembling, testing prototypes
Familiarity with CAD software (Onshape and Rhino or Blender ideal)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Passion for bicycles and interest in product design
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Hands-on experience with prototyping or fabrication is a plus
Why Join Us?
Work on products that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives
Learn and ask questions from a team that values mentorship and innovation
Enjoy a collaborative, bike-friendly culture
Gain exposure to the full product lifecycle—from concept to ride testing
Get your hands dirty and your ideas heard
Help drive your own career development and experience
Have deeper understanding of our business and culture
Rough Timeline of the process:
Position Posted: 10/23-10/30
First Round Interviews: 11/2-11/6
Final Round Interviews: 11/9-11/13
Compensation Range
$0.00 - $0.00
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
We are an E-Verify employer.
For more information, please click on the following links: E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish
Full Job Posting
Job Location
Trek Waterloo HQ
Job Description
Location: Waterloo, WI Type: Full Time Internship Duration: Summer 2027: starting May 24th
Number: We are looking for TWO ID Interns
Submit a Resume AND Cover Letter with Application
About Us:
We’re a passionate team of engineers, designers, and riders dedicated to pushing the boundaries of bicycle performance, sustainability, and rider experience. Whether it’s refining frame geometry, optimizing drivetrain efficiency, or exploring new materials, we believe bikes should be as fun to build as they are to ride.
What You’ll Do: As an Industrial Design Intern, you’ll be immersed in real-world product development and design challenges. You’ll collaborate with experienced designers and cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to life.
Please Submit a Resume AND Cover Letter with Application
Expect to:
Assist in the design and prototyping of bicycle components and systems
Support sketching, CAD modeling, rendering, and design reviews
Support rider research and early brainstorming of future mobility ideas.
Ride bikes (yes, really!) to help test and validate designs
What We’re Looking For:
Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design
Strong sketching and storytelling skills
Experience building. assembling, testing prototypes
Familiarity with CAD software (Onshape and Rhino or Blender ideal)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Passion for bicycles and interest in product design
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Hands-on experience with prototyping or fabrication is a plus
Why Join Us?
Work on products that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives
Learn and ask questions from a team that values mentorship and innovation
Enjoy a collaborative, bike-friendly culture
Gain exposure to the full product lifecycle—from concept to ride testing
Get your hands dirty and your ideas heard
Help drive your own career development and experience
Have deeper understanding of our business and culture
Rough Timeline of the process:
Position Posted: 10/23-10/30
First Round Interviews: 11/2-11/6
Final Round Interviews: 11/9-11/13
Compensation Range
$0.00 - $0.00
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
We are an E-Verify employer.
For more information, please click on the following links: E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design
- Strong sketching and storytelling skills
- Experience building. assembling, testing prototypes
- Familiarity with CAD software (Onshape and Rhino or Blender ideal)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Passion for bicycles and interest in product design
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Why Join Us?
- Work on products that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives
- Learn and ask questions from a team that values mentorship and innovation
- Enjoy a collaborative, bike-friendly culture
- Gain exposure to the full product lifecycle—from concept to ride testing
- Get your hands dirty and your ideas heard
- Help drive your own career development and experience
- Have deeper understanding of our business and culture
- Position Posted: 10/23-10/30
- First Round Interviews: 11/2-11/6
- Final Round Interviews: 11/9-11/13
- Compensation Range
- $0.00 - $0.00
- We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
- We are an E-Verify employer.
- E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish
- E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with prototyping or fabrication is a plus
Responsibilities
- As an Industrial Design Intern, you’ll be immersed in real-world product development and design challenges. You’ll collaborate with experienced designers and cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to life.
- Please Submit a Resume AND Cover Letter with Application
- Assist in the design and prototyping of bicycle components and systems
- Support sketching, CAD modeling, rendering, and design reviews
- Support rider research and early brainstorming of future mobility ideas.
- Ride bikes (yes, really!) to help test and validate designs
- Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design
- Strong sketching and storytelling skills
- Experience building. assembling, testing prototypes
- Familiarity with CAD software (Onshape and Rhino or Blender ideal)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Passion for bicycles and interest in product design
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Hands-on experience with prototyping or fabrication is a plus
- Why Join Us?
- Work on products that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives
- Learn and ask questions from a team that values mentorship and innovation
- Enjoy a collaborative, bike-friendly culture
- Gain exposure to the full product lifecycle—from concept to ride testing
- Get your hands dirty and your ideas heard
- Help drive your own career development and experience
- Have deeper understanding of our business and culture
- Rough Timeline of the process:
- Position Posted: 10/23-10/30
- First Round Interviews: 11/2-11/6
- Final Round Interviews: 11/9-11/13
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