Mechanical Engineering Intern
Life Fitness

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About the Opportunity:

The Life Fitness Internship Program 2025 is now accepting applicants in their junior and senior year. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team as summer interns. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Mechanical Engineering and develop valuable skills and contribute to Life Fitness' mission and goals.

Successful applicants will be assigned meaningful and challenging work suitable for their background. The program advisor(s) and mentors will meet with you regularly to identify and develop your summer objectives. All positions are PAID The Internship Program will run for 11-weeks. THIS POSITION WILL BE IN RAMSEY, MINNESOTA.

Responsibilities:

• Actively contribute and have an impact in a business-critical project.
  
• Perform day-to-day duties and responsibilities in related field or business function.
  
• Collaborate with fellow interns on an 11-week-long group case study and present the results to senior leaders, stakeholders, and managers.
  
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
  
• Follow Life Fitness Mechanical Engineering departmental procedures and design guidelines to complete engineering tasks as assigned.
  
• Uses SolidWorks to complete CAD model and drawing development for metal and plastic components.
  
• Performs engineering analyses (FEA, design calculations, and tolerance analysis) of designs under the direction of an experienced mechanical engineer or manager.
  

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in full-time bachelor's degree program, graduating in 2026 or 2027.
  
• Strong academic standing preferred, minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
  
• Initiative, positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
  
• Excellent organizational skills
  
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to adapt well to different situations and thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
  
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  

What's in it for you?

• Gain valuable and hands-on experience in Mechanical Engineering.
  
• Opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team.
  
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
  
• Networking opportunities with industry experts.
  
• Develop and refine your skills.
  
• Exposure to various aspects of the business.
  
• Potential for career advancement and consideration for future employment opportunities within Life Fitness.
  

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! Applications will be accepted until January 31st, 2025. Application review and initial phone interviews will start
in February 2025.

Want to take the next step in your career?

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We'll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we'll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it's not the right opportunity this time, we'll always let you know.

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness/Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through "@lifefitness.com" or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or "lifefitness@myworkday.com" for U.S. opportunities.

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

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