Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Provides power tools, hand tools, outdoor equipment, engineered fastening systems and industrial solutions.
Engineering Intern, Mechanical, Summer 2026
Support mechanical engineering projects: product development, testing, and process improvement.
Job Highlights
About the Role
During the internship you will support engineering activities such as conducting new product development, improving existing designs, performing quality and performance testing, and collaborating with sourcing teams on global qualification and launch projects. You will also work with internal groups to enhance product functions, manufacturing processes, and cost efficiency, gaining direct exposure to a manufacturing environment and multiple engineering disciplines. • Conduct new product development and improve existing designs. • Perform quality and performance analysis using robotic and hands‑on testing. • Collaborate with global sourcing teams for product qualification and launch. • Work with cross‑functional teams to enhance product performance, manufacturing processes, and cost reduction. • Maintain strong academic performance while managing extracurricular activities. • Utilize learning resources such as the Lean Academy and online university for professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸product development
- ▸design improvement
- ▸quality testing
- ▸performance analysis
- ▸sourcing collaboration
- ▸cost reduction
What You Bring
Ideal candidates are rising juniors or seniors slated to graduate in 2026 or 2027, actively pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree with strong academic credentials. They should demonstrate mechanical design skills, balance academics with extracurricular activities, and be proficient in at least one 3D design tool such as Creo or CATIA. • Be a rising junior or senior Mechanical Engineering student graduating in 2026‑2027. • Proficiency in at least one 3D design software (e.g., Creo, CATIA).
Requirements
- ▸mechanical engineering
- ▸rising junior
- ▸senior
- ▸2026‑2027
- ▸creo
- ▸catia
Benefits
The Engineering Internship in East Longmeadow, MA offers a structured program that includes regular events, weekly lunch‑and‑learn sessions, and customized training from various business units. Interns gain first‑hand exposure to both U.S. and global operations while building a cross‑functional professional network. The position offers a flexible schedule up to 40 hours per week, competitive compensation, and the possibility of career advancement after graduation. It provides a utility‑role interaction with key members of a Fortune 500 company and is based in East Longmeadow, MA. Benefits include a comprehensive health plan, retirement options, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other vendor products. The company also emphasizes lifelong learning through resources like the Lean Academy and an online university, and promotes a diverse, inclusive, and purpose‑driven culture. • Gain direct exposure to manufacturing environments and multiple engineering areas. • Enjoy a flexible schedule up to 40 hours per week with competitive pay. • Access comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and tool discounts.
Work Environment
Onsite