Product Engineering Intern

Fluidra is seeking multiple Product Engineering Interns that will work with our Engineering Lab and Product Design teams in Carlsbad, CA. This is a great opportunity to get hands on experience working with products that involve mechanical, electrical and software components. Come be a part of a growing organization for the summer of 2024! Internship expected to run Mid-May – August (dates flexible based on school schedule). 

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE  

The Product Engineering Intern will be responsible for assisting our design and test engineers with research and development related to gas fired pool heaters, automatic pool cleaners, water chlorination systems, pressure and filtration pumps, valves, and controls. As an Engineering intern, they will have the following key responsibilities: 

• Assist with conducting design verification tests as specified by the Project Engineers and Test Engineers.
• Work with Engineers to set up, build, or modify test rigs and product prototypes
• Help collect and analyze test data
• Maintain and operate various types of test equipment
• Assist in maintaining water chemistry in lab test tanks
• Assist with shipping and receiving of product samples and prototypes
• Help maintain the cleanliness and safety of the engineering lab by participating in 5S

• Innovative, customer service and team oriented.
• Desire to learn
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Familiarity with hand tools and test equipment in a typical engineering lab
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and Windows XP environments.
• Read, write and communicate fluently and clearly in English
• Solidworks CAD Experience is preferred

EDUCATION 

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Mechanical or Electrical College degree in process or completed is preferred. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes: 

• Alternate work week schedule (EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!)
• On-site self-service café / free gourmet coffee stations
• Company sponsored FUN events!
• On-site gym, ping-pong, foosball, outdoor bocce ball court, BBQ & firepit

WHO WE ARE 

Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects® , Dell® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things. 

Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation. 

Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic. 

The expected hourly rate is $25.00.