Engineering Program Manager Internships
Engineering program manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working program managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, with M.C. Dean, Tesla, and Merck among the employers posting roles now.
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What The Timken Company makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world’s infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what’s next.
A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world—improving the efficiency of today’s industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what’s possible in their world of motion.
Engineering Co-op Program
Launch your engineering career with hands-on experience at a global technology leader. The Timken Company's Engineering Co-op Program is designed for motivated engineering students who want to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges while building professional skills and industry experience.
This program is open to full-time students pursuing a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. Co-ops work full-time (40 hours per week) alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects that support Timken's products, manufacturing operations, and customers worldwide.
Career Development Paths
Manufacturing Engineering: Work directly within one of Timken's U.S. manufacturing facilities, gaining experience in process improvement, quality systems, supply chain operations, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive operations excellence.
Sales Engineering: Develop both technical and business acumen through rotations in sales support, field sales, marketing, and business management. This path includes opportunities to work in a sales district office and learn how engineering solutions create value for customers across diverse industries.
Engineering: Gain exposure to product innovation, engineering analysis, testing, and customer-focused solutions through a variety of engineering disciplines such as Design Engineering, Application, and Research & Development.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience contributing to real engineering projects with measurable business impact.
- Opportunities to work alongside industry experts, mentors, and cross-functional teams.
- Exposure to multiple engineering and business disciplines within a global manufacturing company.
- Professional development through presentations, networking events, leadership exposure, and technical training.
- Enhanced communication, problem-solving, project management, and teamwork skills.
- A deeper understanding of potential career paths within engineering, manufacturing and technical sales.
- Opportunities to build your professional network and establish connections across the organization.
Educational Requirements/Qualifications
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
- Ability to relocate.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Must be enrolled in a full-time engineering Bachelor's Degree program (12 semester/credit hours) at an accredited four-year university.
Why Timken?
At Timken, co-ops are trusted with meaningful responsibilities and supported by a team dedicated to helping them grow professionally and personally.
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
What The Timken Company makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world’s infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what’s next.
A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world—improving the efficiency of today’s industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what’s possible in their world of motion.
Engineering Co-op Program
Launch your engineering career with hands-on experience at a global technology leader. The Timken Company's Engineering Co-op Program is designed for motivated engineering students who want to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges while building professional skills and industry experience.
This program is open to full-time students pursuing a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. Co-ops work full-time (40 hours per week) alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects that support Timken's products, manufacturing operations, and customers worldwide.
Career Development Paths
Manufacturing Engineering: Work directly within one of Timken's U.S. manufacturing facilities, gaining experience in process improvement, quality systems, supply chain operations, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive operations excellence.
Sales Engineering: Develop both technical and business acumen through rotations in sales support, field sales, marketing, and business management. This path includes opportunities to work in a sales district office and learn how engineering solutions create value for customers across diverse industries.
Engineering: Gain exposure to product innovation, engineering analysis, testing, and customer-focused solutions through a variety of engineering disciplines such as Design Engineering, Application, and Research & Development.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience contributing to real engineering projects with measurable business impact.
- Opportunities to work alongside industry experts, mentors, and cross-functional teams.
- Exposure to multiple engineering and business disciplines within a global manufacturing company.
- Professional development through presentations, networking events, leadership exposure, and technical training.
- Enhanced communication, problem-solving, project management, and teamwork skills.
- A deeper understanding of potential career paths within engineering, manufacturing and technical sales.
- Opportunities to build your professional network and establish connections across the organization.
Educational Requirements/Qualifications
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
- Ability to relocate.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Must be enrolled in a full-time engineering Bachelor's Degree program (12 semester/credit hours) at an accredited four-year university.
Why Timken?
At Timken, co-ops are trusted with meaningful responsibilities and supported by a team dedicated to helping them grow professionally and personally.
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Engineering Program Manager Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
Tips for Your Engineering Program Manager Internship Search
Apply before fall semester ends for summer roles
Large employers with structured cohort programs open summer engineering program manager internship applications in August or September of the preceding year. If you wait until spring, those roles are already filled. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to start dates, so searching regularly throughout the year catches both cycles.
Build a portfolio before you send a single application
Hiring teams for engineering program manager interns cannot rely on work history, so they assess what you document. Create two or three projects that show you can scope a problem, coordinate across stakeholders, and track delivery. Include a one-page project summary, a timeline or roadmap artifact, and any process documentation you produced.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and captures roles that never appear at fairs.
Practice your interview format out loud before applying
Engineering program manager intern screens typically combine a behavioral conversation with a systems or process-design question, where you scope a project, identify dependencies, and manage tradeoffs under constraints. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at an answer, since interviewers weigh how you think as much as the conclusion you reach.
Target structured rotational and APM programs early
Many larger technology and engineering companies run cohort or associate program manager pipelines built specifically to train people new to the field. These programs recruit in the fall, fill fast, and offer more mentorship than ad-hoc internship placements. Identify the ones that match your background and submit in the first application wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 60% of the engineering program manager internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start applying, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you spend time on roles you can actually take rather than sorting through the full pool.
Engineering Program Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an engineering program manager internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio that documents two or three end-to-end projects, the tools and methodologies you used, and what you delivered. Apply directly to companies and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an engineering program manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is consistent performance on real deliverables, your team's open headcount at the end of the internship, and how early you signal interest in returning. Treat every project as a live audition without counting on the outcome.
When should I apply for engineering program manager internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, especially those running structured cohort programs, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings frequently and applying as soon as a role posts keeps you in the first review wave.
Are engineering program manager internships paid?
Most professional engineering program manager internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show what the employer discloses. Stipend-only or unpaid arrangements exist at some nonprofits and startups, so check the listing details before applying.
What should an engineering program manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show cross-functional coordination, scope management, or process improvement, with the tools used and links to any artifacts you can share publicly, such as case studies or process documentation. Add relevant coursework in project management, systems engineering, or operations, and keep the whole resume to one page.
Are there remote engineering program manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 40% of the engineering program manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants nationally, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is an associate program manager (APM) internship?
An APM internship is a structured, cohort-based program at larger technology and engineering companies designed specifically to develop people new to program or product management. APM programs recruit aggressively from campus pipelines, run competitive selection processes, and typically offer strong mentorship and project ownership. They fill in the fall for the following summer, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get engineering program manager internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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