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Design Engineer Intern

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Austin, TX, USA
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Austin, TX, USA
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Design Engineering Intern supporting Food and Beverage R&D through concept ideation, product architecture, validation testing, 3D CAD development in SolidWorks, technology and manufacturing-partner research, and progress reporting to engineering leadership.
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At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

About the Role

We are seeking a Design Engineering Intern to lead validation testing and ideation for our Food and Beverage Research and Development (R&D) team. You will work closely with our R&D engineers, our validation engineers and our lab technicians to ensure new technologies meet YETI standards. You will be responsible for testing new products, ideating on new technologies with our team and reporting progress. You will gain insight into how R&D fits within a design engineering organization and how new technologies contribute to the product roadmap.

What You'll Do

  • Ideation of new concepts and product architectures
  • Testing R&D technologies at our off-site innovation center
  • Develop 3D, using Solidworks, for new ideas related to R&D
  • Research new technologies and manufacturing partners
  • Support Design Engineering and R&D as new engineering tasks arise
  • Share and present status of testing and progress with leadership.

What You Bring

  • Pursuing B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics or similar engineering discipline (Junior/Third Year Students preferred)
  • Proficient in 2D, 3D CAD software (Solidworks preferred)
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • FEA analysis experience preferred

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Benefits & Perks:

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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/esg.html.


All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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