Job Category: EngineeringJob Description:Pella CorporationContinuous Improvement Engineering Intern - Summer 2026Pella, IA (Onsite)Focused responsibilities of assigned projects for a limited duration; supporting the objectives of quality, time, and cost. Further developing engineering skills and gaining exposure to Pella Corporation's functional teams.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSCOPE:Projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor or mentor. Focused effort on developing engineering skills within and across many Pella Corp. functions.SUPERVISING OTHERS:None.APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE:Performs work which requires application of developing engineering skills to conventional types of tasks.Gains exposure to Pella's application of engineering technologies within fenestration industry. Learns how to apply engineering tools to deliver business results.JUDGMENT:Applies basic engineering and scientific techniques, processes, and criteria to develop engineering judgment. Assignments have clear, specific objectives.Responsibilities:Responsibilities: Minimum 10-week, full-time assignment. Focus on developing competencies, engineering skills and how/when to apply them. Work closely with assigned manager/mentor on strategic projects and focused developmental opportunities. Differentiated placement from previous Co-op experience, preferred.Supervisory responsibilities: NoneTravel expectations: Minimal, but required.Computer skills: Microsoft Office applicationsTechnical / functional skills: Previous Co-op experience preferredSafety: Periodically exposed to machinery where safe operating procedures must be followed, occasional lifting of materials up to 30 lbs. is required, work environment may be noisy.Qualifications:EXPERIENCE:Entry level; 0-2 years combined engineering experience. Previous Co-op experience preferred for full-time employment.EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT:Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Math, or relevant Science. Responsible for learning Pella's systems and tools used in Engineering role.Certificates, licenses, and registrations: NoneLeadership competencies: Apply technical and functional expertise, Manage and improve processes, Foster collaboration, Establish plans, Drive executionAbout Us:About Pella CorporationAs the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 18 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well as Forbes' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024 and Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you're most proud of - that's why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?
