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Design Engineer Intern

Hearth & Home Technologies
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off
United States, Pennsylvania, Halifax
Feb 17, 2026
Description Position at Hearth & Home Technologies, LLC Hearth & Home Technologies is looking for aDesign Engineer Internto join our Stoves Business Unit inHalifax, PA. We are the nation's leading manufacturer and supplier of hearth products, including a wide variety of gas, electric, wood and pellet burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, and accessories. Headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota, with distribution around the world, our innovative approach is supported by a business unit structure that allows us to develop and market products with a strong focus on customers' needs. Since 1996, we've been dedicated to connecting people through the warmth and comfort of our hearth products. As one of our four core business units, the Stoves Business Unit brings together top brands such as Harman, Vermont Castings, and Quadra-Fire, now united under one as Forge & Flame, alongside other stove brands. This unit focuses on delivering high-quality, reliable stove solutions, including wood, pellet, and gas models. Our internship will run for approximately 12 weeks during the summer of 2026 and is a paid internship at $24 per hour. Each summer 10-20 students join HHT for a summer focused on hands on learning. As a Design Engineer, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development and refinement of physical products from concept through production. This opportunity is ideal for students who are curious about how engineering decisions intersect with user needs, manufacturing constraints, and market requirements. Throughout the summer, professional development sessions are provided for interns including opportunities to learn from and network with senior leadership. In this role, you'll contribute to a variety of engineering-focused projects, including competitive product teardowns, design benchmarking, portfolio and specification analysis, and support of new product development initiatives. You'll work alongside experienced engineers to assist with CAD modeling, design reviews, testing, documentation, and design-for-manufacturability considerations. This experience will provide valuable exposure to real-world engineering challenges within a manufacturing environment and help strengthen your problem-solving and technical communication skills. Ideal candidates are juniors in college and have a strong interest in mechanical design and product development, possess solid analytical and technical skills, and are eager to learn in a collaborative team setting. This internship offers a meaningful opportunity to build practical engineering experience, develop professional skills, and lay the groundwork for a successful career in design and manufacturing engineering. What it takes: Ability to read and interpret highly technical or complex data, information, and project drawings. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Versatile and enthusiastic to tackle new problems across the business and project teams as needs evolve. Ability to use 2D/3D CAD in engineering processes (Creo Parametric and/or Creo Direct Preferred for 3D) Experience with designing and developing a concept. Ability to use analysis software to solve technical problems Projects for the Summer: Assist with completion of final design revisions to a new wood burning stove Begin development of another new wood burning stove project *We are not accepting any candidates that require company sponsorship to legally work in the United States.* In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, and Retirement Benefits). Hearth & Home Technologies benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Our company endeavors to make www.hearthnhome.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 952-985-6000 or via email at [emailprotected]. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.