Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

IDEAL Industries, Inc. has built a reputation for over a century by crafting iconic tools and practical technology required in aerospace, data communications, electrical, wire processing and construction. The global family of IDEAL brands includes IDEAL Electrical, Anderson Power, and Enatel.

A vibrant and dynamic company, IDEAL is best known for our wire connectors, the gold standard for making electrical connections around the world. Nearly every commercial jet is assembled using IDEAL wire strippers and, as part of the critical equipment on NASA missions, our tools even help NASA astronauts fly to the moon. Most important, our products benefit skilled tradespeople, who reach for IDEAL tools every day.

IDEAL is propelled by the concept of Building an IDEAL World. Our family-run business is committed to building ideal relationships with customers, employees, and communities by crafting some of our industry's most innovative and trusted tools.

This is a summer engineering internship to help facilitate New Product Development by assisting with design of new products through rapid prototyping, research and development, concepting, and testing.

Responsibilities:

• Work with a designated Engineer on one or more hands on design projects
• Test and evaluate product and designs
• Operate 3D printers and other prototyping equipment

Requirements: