What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Design Summer Internship position at Lasko Products?
Lasko Products, an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of portable fans and heaters for over 100 years, is seeking an Industrial Design Intern to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn from an experienced industrial design team that has more than 70 years of combined experience in the consumer goods industry.
At Lasko, you will gain hands-on experience in design and model making at an industry leader of home comfort products. As a part of this internship, you will learn how to take your ideas from concept form to a functional looks like model that is ready to be presented to customers.
The summer internship will run from mid- May through mid -August, and will be located in our West Chester, PA headquarters.
Primary Responsibilities
Better Air Starts Here.
Lasko Products is the leading air solutions brand with a reputation for reliable products, peak performance, and perpetual innovation – our commitment to our customers for over a century. Founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia, Lasko has evolved for over a century to become the global leader in air solution products. From our roots in small appliances, fans, and portable heaters, we’ve grown to become the leading home comfort company while maintaining our unwavering commitment to quality and value. Today, Lasko stands as a symbol of innovation, offering consumers around the world high-performance products; portable fans, heaters, air purifiers, humidifiers, and home ventilation solutions. Our well-known brands, such as B-Air, Air King, and Guardian Technologies, serve both consumer and commercial markets across North America and internationally. As an American company, we take pride in upholding the spirit of hard work, trust and accessibility, ensuring that Lasko remains available to all, for generations to come. Headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing and distribution facilities nationwide, Lasko continues to set the standard in the air solutions category for another 100 years.
Lasko’s mission is to enhance lives by creating comfortable environments with innovative products you can trust.
The company’s success is based on Five Core Values:
Be Bold
At Lasko, we believe people do their best work when they’re supported ---- personally and professionally. That’s why we offer flexible hours and a hybrid work schedule for our corporate team, promoting employees to balance life and work in a way that fits their lifestyle. Our dog-friendly corporate headquarters adds a fun, welcoming atmosphere, while our competitive salaries with bonus potential recognize and reward your contributions. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a strong 401(k) match, wellness incentives, and robust health coverage. Join Lasko and be part of a legacy of innovation – at a company that values flexibility, growth, and a culture where you can thrive.
At Lasko, you will gain hands-on experience in design and model making at an industry leader of home comfort products. As a part of this internship, you will learn how to take your ideas from concept form to a functional looks like model that is ready to be presented to customers.
The summer internship will run from mid- May through mid -August, and will be located in our West Chester, PA headquarters.
Primary Responsibilities
- Work on a team of experienced designers and engineers to provide looks-like / works-like prototypes for sales and engineering samples. You will have access to a plethora of tools and equipment to create these prototypes.
- Learn how to operate two 3d printers- HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 as well as Stratasys Objet Eden 260v polyjet printer.
- Expand your skillset and craftsmanship in our design shop and automotive painting spray booth.
- Come up with design ideas and increase your skills in design research, sketching, 3d modeling, adobe programs, and 3d printing software for build setups.
- Be passionate about developing your fundamental skills of design through all aspects of the design process.
- Display strong interpersonal skills that allow you to work collaboratively with the design team as well as other cross-functional teams.
- Embrace constructive criticism that will allow for personal growth.
- Display excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
- On Time Delivery
- Product Design to Cost Target Accuracy
- Resource Management
- Be a college junior or senior studying Industrial Design
- Provide a portfolio displaying a broad skillset and interests
- 3.0 GPA or higher
Better Air Starts Here.
Lasko Products is the leading air solutions brand with a reputation for reliable products, peak performance, and perpetual innovation – our commitment to our customers for over a century. Founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia, Lasko has evolved for over a century to become the global leader in air solution products. From our roots in small appliances, fans, and portable heaters, we’ve grown to become the leading home comfort company while maintaining our unwavering commitment to quality and value. Today, Lasko stands as a symbol of innovation, offering consumers around the world high-performance products; portable fans, heaters, air purifiers, humidifiers, and home ventilation solutions. Our well-known brands, such as B-Air, Air King, and Guardian Technologies, serve both consumer and commercial markets across North America and internationally. As an American company, we take pride in upholding the spirit of hard work, trust and accessibility, ensuring that Lasko remains available to all, for generations to come. Headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing and distribution facilities nationwide, Lasko continues to set the standard in the air solutions category for another 100 years.
Lasko’s mission is to enhance lives by creating comfortable environments with innovative products you can trust.
The company’s success is based on Five Core Values:
Be Bold
- Challenge the status quo
- Courageously pursue the impossible
- Reject mediocrity
- Work together for success
- Drive trust and candor with each other
- Prioritize "We" before "I"
- Lead with personal conviction
- Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results
- Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence
- Consistently deliver to our customers
- Embrace commitments as a contract
- Take pride in our actions
- Demonstrate a passion to win
- Make a difference at work in our communities
- Step forward and take initiative
At Lasko, we believe people do their best work when they’re supported ---- personally and professionally. That’s why we offer flexible hours and a hybrid work schedule for our corporate team, promoting employees to balance life and work in a way that fits their lifestyle. Our dog-friendly corporate headquarters adds a fun, welcoming atmosphere, while our competitive salaries with bonus potential recognize and reward your contributions. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a strong 401(k) match, wellness incentives, and robust health coverage. Join Lasko and be part of a legacy of innovation – at a company that values flexibility, growth, and a culture where you can thrive.