Underfoot Systems Innovation Internship

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The Underfoot Systems is focused on inventing future cushioning technologies and systems.  The team consists of a collection of engineers, scientists, and innovators with a passion to create new technologies that benefit all of the world’s athletes*.  The team works from end to end, understanding athlete needs, delivering new concepts through ideation, method of make development and validation to advance cushioning systems for all athletes.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a curious and creative intern with a passion for learning and pushing the limits of what’s possible.  As a Cushioning Engineer Intern, you will support the development of new performance based cushioning systems that result in growth opportunities and competitive advantages in the marketplace. This is a hands-on role that supports research and development of product innovations.

Requirements for the position include:

• Pursuit of a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field with a graduation date of December 2025 or May 2026.

• Proven project management skills including experience with project tracking tools

• Experience creating and executing Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Comfortable running complex machinery with high regard for safety

• Familiarity with systems thinking approach and application 

• Strong data analytics: capture, analysis, and presentation skills(e.g., Tableau, R, Python-based libraries, a plus)

• Excellent multi-tasking and organization skills

• Systematic and creative problem-solving skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use manual tools 

• Experience creating and/or interpreting 3D models with design engineering software such as Rhino, Solidworks, a plus.

• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate across a variety of audiences