Overview

Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. And these are the qualities that our global team embodies every day as we pursue one shared bold mission: to ignite the true potential in every athlete.

We know that great people are what makes our brand great. We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing product means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve. And that’s why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow and realize their own full potential.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task. We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Join us.

What You'll Do

Our intern will work on the following projects:

Main Project #1:

-One major issue in padel is the durability of the paddles. Efforts have been made to strengthen the paddles using various methods, but there is no durability test/standard to determine if a paddle is “durable enough.” Co-op (with input from the Engineering team) will be responsible for designing a durability-testing machine that will stress paddles in a similar condition to normal play. The durability test will include wear to the face and frame of the paddle through direct impact. After completing construction of the machine, co-op will determine a standard of acceptable durability, and test our paddles as well as competitor paddles against that standard. Using the information, co-op will consult the Engineering team for proposed ideas to increase durability across our franchises.

Main Project #2:

-In 2020, Wilson engineers, in collaboration with a college senior design project, developed a mechanical device to simulate a tennis swing. The device “arm” works great, but only in one plane. Our co-op will be responsible for designing a mechanism to simulate a “wrist,” which will more accurately represent a modern swing. Co-op will work with engineers, as well as the machine shop, to CAD a functioning wrist, design it in a manufacturable manner, and decide on proper materials using stress-strain calculations. Co-op will also work with our motion capture and 3D predictive softwares to actuate the wrist in accordance with the arm swinging. Once functioning, co-op will use High Speed video to record racquets in an attempt to identify unique bending moments in our different racquet franchises. Results will be used and implemented in future racquet designs.

Our Co-Op will work closely with the Advanced Innovation team on all aspects of tennis racquet and padel paddle development. From simplifications in manufacturing, to prototyping new composite layups and ideas, our co-op will work to create a great playing paddle in a unique way. Co-op will learn in depth about composites, specifically carbon fiber, foams, manufacturing processes, designing for scale, as well as numerous other topics related to the creation and processing of a padel paddle.

Other Responsibilities will include:

Co-op will support the Racquet Sports Product Development group in data collection and physicals testing, run durability studies, acoustical testing of pickleball paddles, and of course, playtesting product.

Please note this is a Co-Op internship. The Co-Op will be with Wilson from June through December.

What We're Looking For

Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree (in progress) in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering are desired.

Additional qualifications should include:

• Solid works or other 3D CAD software
• Excel
• Powerpoint
• Matlab and Labview a plus
• Applicant must be self motivated, great written and spoken communication skills, a tennis player
• Stringing ability a plus

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.