NPD Textile Intern - Summer 2027

Fenner Precision Polymers has an exciting internship opportunity with the Fenner New Product Textile Engineering Team at Manheim/Lititz, PA. The successful candidate will be responsible for product/process/testing needs for the textile product category. 

As part of the New Product Development Team, you will ……. 

S/he will be responsible for collaborating with various departments to: 

• Conduct lab testing on technical textiles according to product development needs 
• 3D model new fixtures or product models to enhance product understanding 
• Develop proficiency in emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to support project work, data analysis, content creation, and operational efficiency under the guidance of team leaders
• Learn components and processes of rapier looms 
• Technical documentation: 
• Updating specs to new format 
• Product validation – mechanical properties like tensile, tear, EPI, PPI, weight, etc. 
• 3D modeling of weave patterns 
• R&D projects 
• Alternative fabrics – quartz, MWPE, etc. – applications, testing 

Core Competencies Required  

• Demonstrated ability to…. 
• 3D model in Solidworks 
• Record and interpret measured properties of lab tests 
• Proven skills in… 
• Mechanical engineering principles – stress, strain, coefficient of friction, etc. 
• Statistical analysis of test results 
• Working knowledge of… 
• Basic lab equipment and software – MTS, hot presses, Microsoft package, etc. 
• Novel problem solving 

Education and/or Relative Experience:  

• A minimum of 2 years of college in a related field. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

•  N/A