Engineering Intern, Prototyping - Summer 2027

Location: Towson, MD, United States

Engineering Intern, Prototyping - Summer 2027

Location: Towson, MD

Come build your career.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing

professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

About Our Internship Program

Throughout your internship, you will have regular events, weekly lunch and learn sessions, and receive customized training from our business units. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into supporting the needs of Stanley Black & Decker both in the US and abroad. The interns will gain first-hand exposure to Stanley Black & Decker and have the opportunity to build a cross-functional professional network. Interns are expected to adapt to change and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, creativity, and confidence. Interns must be team-oriented and collaborative.

The Job

We are seeking a motivated prototyping Intern to gain hands-on exposure to shop operations with a strong emphasis on understanding standard operating procedures, machining processes, and rapid prototyping activities. This role is designed to provide learning opportunities across key manufacturing areas, including observing and assisting with the operation of manual equipment such as mills, lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses, developing a basic understanding of CNC controls, and learning how to interpret 2D blueprints, 3D models, and job orders for dimensions, tolerances, tooling instructions, and sequence of operations.

The intern will support rapid prototyping efforts by assisting with setup preparation, material handling, deburring, countersinking, inspection activities, and general shop support, while building familiarity with measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers and with quality standards for visual inspection, testing, evaluation, and calibration. Additional responsibilities include helping maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work area through housekeeping, chip removal, machine cleanouts, and proper material and inventory handling, while following all safety procedures and promptly escalating concerns to a supervisor.

The Person

The ideal intern candidate will have the following qualifications:

Be a rising junior or senior with a target graduation date of 2027 or 2028

A high school diploma or GED

Strong communication skills

Interest in machining or manufacturing

Trade school experience is preferred but not required

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

Candidates must also be able to pass a background check and drug screening and meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, bending, reaching, and lifting in a shop environment.

The Salary range for this position is $38,600.00 - $62,200.00

This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. ​

The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.​

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. ​

Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. ​

Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of s