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Product Development Intern jobs are open across consumer goods, tech, healthcare, and manufacturing, covering specializations in product design, market research, and prototyping, at levels from undergraduate to recent graduate. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Build and maintain engineering bills of materials (BOMs), while coordinating with Production to ensure accurate documentation
- Refine material specifications with input from Quality, Production & Purchasing
- Communicate with 3rd party testing labs for new product development testing
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving processes
- Improve sample library, identifying and organizing materials
- Support cost optimization projects without compromising product quality, safety, or performance
- Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment
- Attend material sourcing meetings alongside the Product Development Manager
- Assist with additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Product Development Manager
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Currently enrolled or recently graduated from Textiles, Material Science, or Polymer Science program
Academic Standing
Minimum 3.0 GPA (or equivalent)
Technical Aptitude
Basic understanding of nonwoven/textile materials manufacturing (coursework acceptable)
Knowledge of or experience with material characterization techniques
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word and Teams preferred
Communication
Clear written and verbal skills for documenting findings and the ability to work across functions and with external partners
Safety Awareness
Ability to follow site safety protocols
Desired Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – can interpret data and translate it into actionable solutions.
- Proactive learner – able to conduct research independently and willing to ask questions.
- Team player – comfortable collaborating with Production, Operations, Sales and Customer Service teams.
- Time‑management – ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
What You’ll Gain
- **Practical Experience** with industry ERP system and real‑world product development documentation.
- **Understanding** of how product development, production/operations, quality and sales work cross-functionally to deliver quality products.
- **Mentorship** from Product Development Manager, with opportunities for networking within the company.
- **Professional Development** of teamwork, leadership, analytical, & strategic thinking skills
More About Filtration Group
Filtration Group is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. With a passionate workforce, global footprint and world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are driving innovation and developing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications in the fast-growing and rapidly-evolving global filtration industry. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust and in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action.
- Build and maintain engineering bills of materials (BOMs), while coordinating with Production to ensure accurate documentation
- Refine material specifications with input from Quality, Production & Purchasing
- Communicate with 3rd party testing labs for new product development testing
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving processes
- Improve sample library, identifying and organizing materials
- Support cost optimization projects without compromising product quality, safety, or performance
- Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment
- Attend material sourcing meetings alongside the Product Development Manager
- Assist with additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Product Development Manager
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Currently enrolled or recently graduated from Textiles, Material Science, or Polymer Science program
Academic Standing
Minimum 3.0 GPA (or equivalent)
Technical Aptitude
Basic understanding of nonwoven/textile materials manufacturing (coursework acceptable)
Knowledge of or experience with material characterization techniques
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word and Teams preferred
Communication
Clear written and verbal skills for documenting findings and the ability to work across functions and with external partners
Safety Awareness
Ability to follow site safety protocols
Desired Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – can interpret data and translate it into actionable solutions.
- Proactive learner – able to conduct research independently and willing to ask questions.
- Team player – comfortable collaborating with Production, Operations, Sales and Customer Service teams.
- Time‑management – ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
What You’ll Gain
- **Practical Experience** with industry ERP system and real‑world product development documentation.
- **Understanding** of how product development, production/operations, quality and sales work cross-functionally to deliver quality products.
- **Mentorship** from Product Development Manager, with opportunities for networking within the company.
- **Professional Development** of teamwork, leadership, analytical, & strategic thinking skills
More About Filtration Group
Filtration Group is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. With a passionate workforce, global footprint and world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are driving innovation and developing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications in the fast-growing and rapidly-evolving global filtration industry. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust and in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product development intern jobs.
- Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's program in engineering, industrial design, or business
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Fusion 360 for design roles
- Experience with product lifecycle management concepts or stage-gate development processes
- Ability to conduct and synthesize consumer or market research to support product decisions
- Familiarity with project management tools and cross-functional team collaboration
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting concepts to stakeholders
Tips for Your Product Development Intern Job Search
Tailor your resume to each stage
Product development intern roles split between concept and execution work. Highlight prototyping projects separately from market analysis tasks so hiring managers see both sides of your background without having to dig for them.
Show work that moved forward
Employers want to see what happened after your idea. Whether a concept reached a testing phase or a prototype got scrapped, describe the outcome and what you learned. Unfinished projects with clear takeaways outperform polished-looking summaries with no results.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists product development intern openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by the product phase you want
Some teams hire interns for ideation and research, others only for testing and launch support. Read job descriptions carefully for phrases like 'stage-gate process' or 'go-to-market support' to make sure the work aligns with the experience you want to build.
Prepare a case-style interview response
Many product development intern interviews include a mini case where you walk through how you'd improve an existing product. Practice structuring your answer around user need, constraints, and one or two concrete changes rather than open-ended brainstorming.
Ask about cross-functional exposure in the offer stage
Before accepting, ask whether the intern role involves working with engineering, supply chain, or sales teams. Interns with multi-team exposure build more transferable skills and stronger references, and it signals whether the team takes the position seriously.
Product Development Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most product development interns?
The most active employers for product development interns right now are TikTok, SprintRay, and Caterpillar, and the most openings are in California, Colorado, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Industries such as consumer packaged goods, medical devices, and software tend to post the highest volumes of these roles.
How many product development intern jobs are remote?
About 50% of product development intern openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though availability varies significantly by specialization. Research, competitive analysis, and product documentation work tends to be most remote-friendly, while roles involving physical prototyping, lab testing, or hardware development almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a product development intern?
Start by building coursework or project experience in your target area, whether that is industrial design, engineering, or business strategy. Develop a portfolio that shows a product concept from problem definition through at least one iteration. Apply to roles that match the product type you want to work on, and be ready to walk through your process, not just your output, in interviews.
Can you get a product development intern role with little or no experience?
Yes, particularly if you demonstrate curiosity about how products are built and can show any self-directed project work. Class assignments, hackathon submissions, or a documented personal project that walks through problem, concept, and prototype stages all substitute for formal experience. Roles at smaller companies and startups are often more open to candidates who show initiative over credentials.
What does the product development intern interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen focused on your background and interest in the company's product area. A hiring manager round usually follows, where you walk through a past project or case study. Some companies add a take-home exercise asking you to evaluate or improve an existing product. Final rounds often include a short presentation to a cross-functional panel of two or three team members.
Where can I find and apply to product development intern jobs?
You can find and apply to product development intern jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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