NPD Textile Intern - Summer 2026

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 needs3D model new fixtures or product models to enhance product understandingLearn components and processes of rapier loomsTechnical documentation:Updating specs to new formatProduct validation - mechanical properties like tensile, tear, EPI, PPI, weight, etc.3D modeling of weave patternsR&D projectsAlternative fabrics - quartz, MWPE, etc. - applications, testingCore Competencies RequiredDemonstrated ability to....3D model in SolidworksRecord and interpret measured properties of lab testsProven skills in...Mechanical engineering principles - stress, strain, coefficient of friction, etc.Statistical analysis of test resultsWorking knowledge of...Basic lab equipment and software - MTS, hot presses, Microsoft package, etc.Novel problem solvingEducation and/or Relative Experience:A minimum of 2 years of college in a related field.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsN/AEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.