Entry Level Technical Design Lead Jobs
New grad technical design lead jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, with employers like RH, Apple, and The Tile Shop hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)
Functional Area: Engineering
The Role
Under general supervision provides essential support for departmental functions that include a wide range of activities and initiatives.
What You’ll Do
- Perform operational and administrative functions as it relates to academic major.
- Independently work on special projects as assigned by functional leader.
- Assist in implementing functional strategies and contribute to the team's success in reaching goals and objectives.
- Support the departmental deliverables and be proactive in planning and supporting tasks.
- This position will be in the Mechanical Designer office to get a feel for the engineering design work we do as well as involvement in our Engineering Capital Project management and execution across all facilities.
- This will provide the intern some exposure to a number of different functional areas throughout their summer internship with us.
- Summer Internship in Process Controls dealing with new capital projects across all plants.
- Technology/process focused projects including developing scope, project requests, equipment requisition, planning, scheduling, and implementation.
- Reverse engineering components and assemblies through our Green Tag Process for the purpose of cost savings, lead time reduction and reliability improvements.
- Assist in control systems for capital projects for new equipment and upgrades.
- Support innovation, best practices, and value for the organization.
- Investigates new technologies to see if they are viable for applications and reports findings to their direct manager.
- Identifies repetitive issues to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Perform operational and administrative functions as it relates to academic major.
- Independently work on special projects as assigned by functional leader.
- Assist in implementing functional strategies and contribute to the team's success in reaching goals and objectives.
- Support the departmental deliverables and be proactive in planning and supporting tasks.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
- Have an applicable degree program and coursework that corresponds with the internship applied for.
- Applicable experience within the technical fields preferred.
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills are all essential to this position.
- Effective presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interact and collaborate with a variety of individuals in a professional manner.
Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis
About us
Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno. Wells Enterprises is a $2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across four production plants and two main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams. As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment. At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition.
What We Offer
At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance.
Job Description
Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)
Functional Area: Engineering
The Role
Under general supervision provides essential support for departmental functions that include a wide range of activities and initiatives.
What You’ll Do
- Perform operational and administrative functions as it relates to academic major.
- Independently work on special projects as assigned by functional leader.
- Assist in implementing functional strategies and contribute to the team's success in reaching goals and objectives.
- Support the departmental deliverables and be proactive in planning and supporting tasks.
- This position will be in the Mechanical Designer office to get a feel for the engineering design work we do as well as involvement in our Engineering Capital Project management and execution across all facilities.
- This will provide the intern some exposure to a number of different functional areas throughout their summer internship with us.
- Summer Internship in Process Controls dealing with new capital projects across all plants.
- Technology/process focused projects including developing scope, project requests, equipment requisition, planning, scheduling, and implementation.
- Reverse engineering components and assemblies through our Green Tag Process for the purpose of cost savings, lead time reduction and reliability improvements.
- Assist in control systems for capital projects for new equipment and upgrades.
- Support innovation, best practices, and value for the organization.
- Investigates new technologies to see if they are viable for applications and reports findings to their direct manager.
- Identifies repetitive issues to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Perform operational and administrative functions as it relates to academic major.
- Independently work on special projects as assigned by functional leader.
- Assist in implementing functional strategies and contribute to the team's success in reaching goals and objectives.
- Support the departmental deliverables and be proactive in planning and supporting tasks.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
- Have an applicable degree program and coursework that corresponds with the internship applied for.
- Applicable experience within the technical fields preferred.
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills are all essential to this position.
- Effective presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interact and collaborate with a variety of individuals in a professional manner.
Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis
About us
Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno. Wells Enterprises is a $2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across four production plants and two main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams. As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment. At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition.
What We Offer
At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance.
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Entry Level Technical Design Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level technical design lead job?
Start by building a portfolio that shows your design process from brief to final output, not just finished visuals. Internship experience, capstone projects, and collaborative coursework all signal readiness to employers at this level. Applying to companies that explicitly list zero to two years of experience as acceptable, or that mention mentorship programs, gives new grads the strongest footing.
Which companies hire entry level technical design leads?
Companies hiring entry level technical design leads right now include RH, Apple, and The Tile Shop, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from product-driven organizations, design studios, and technology companies that have structured onboarding and room to grow junior designers into lead contributors.
Are there remote entry level technical design lead jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles still make up a share of the market. About 17% of entry level technical design lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, giving new grads flexibility in where they start their careers without limiting access to roles that offer strong mentorship and hands-on team collaboration.
Are these new grad technical design lead jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates and candidates with limited professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically lists zero to two years of experience as sufficient, accepts internship or academic project work in place of full-time history, and values a strong portfolio over a lengthy resume.
Which industries hire the most entry level technical design leads?
Entry Level technical design lead roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they invest heavily in product development cycles and design systems that require consistent junior talent to support growing creative and technical teams.