Innovation Interns
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – SUMMER 2025
The Summer 2025 Innovation Internship Program at the Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC) will be a project-based experience intended to introduce college students to advanced manufacturing tools, design methodologies, and automation. Inclusive in the internship experience will be opportunities to meet with local employers to better understand real-world applications of engineering skillsets, methods, design & support.
Interns will:
Design parts and components using a rapid design iteration methodology
Develop effective budgets to support HW development projects
Integrate effective project management skills into each unique initiative
Learn how robotics and automation will impact industry in the coming years
Explore the fundamentals of additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing
Understand AM applications and benefits in industry
Learn CAD skills specific to digital fabrication
Build, upgrade, and/or diagnose 3D printers
Consult with BIC members to evaluate engineering challenges of member organizations
This paid internship will span ten weeks from June 2nd to August 15th, allowing for one week of unpaid vacation.
To be considered for this project, applicants will need to submit the following:
1.
An up-to-date resume
2.
Two professional references
3.
A portfolio showcasing examples of your design and/or fabrication work in past projects
4.
A proposal for a personal project that you'd like to pursue if given access to BIC resources
5.
A brief description of your interests and career ambitions in a STEM field
Please submit the required documentation to tim@the-bic.org by Friday, May 2nd.