As a Project Engineering Intern at Jabil, your primary responsibilities will include supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) Project Engineer activities across the Clinton and Devens facilities. You will work on new mold implementation, process development, and quality improvement projects, as well as identify and implement best practices across both locations. These hands-on tasks will allow you to gain valuable experience in injection molding engineering.

To be eligible for the Project Engineering Intern role at Jabil, you should be a rising junior or senior majoring in Plastic or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Additionally, you must be available to work in Clinton, MA, from May 19, 2025, to August 8, 2025. Leadership qualities such as decision-making skills and the ability to build trusting relationships will also be beneficial.

Interning as a Project Engineering Intern at Jabil will help you develop various technical and soft skills. You’ll gain hands-on experience in injection molding, including project setup, mold design, and troubleshooting. You will also develop essential leadership skills, teamwork abilities, and learn the importance of effective communication within a corporate environment.

Jabil offers a supportive environment for interns through mentorship, networking opportunities, and hands-on training. As an intern, you will have a mentor, engage with Jabil’s leadership team, tour our facilities, and participate in projects that relate directly to your field of study, all while contributing to meaningful work.

The work environment at Jabil is collaborative and dynamic, designed to foster growth and innovation. Interns work closely with experienced engineers and other professionals, benefiting from a culture that encourages learning, exploring, and sharing ideas while making a real impact in engineering projects.

To answer this question effectively, you should briefly explain the injection molding process, including the melting and injection of plastic into molds. Mention key factors such as pressure, cooling time, and cycle duration. Tailor your answer to show how this knowledge is applicable to the role of a Project Engineering Intern at Jabil.

Your answer should reflect a genuine interest in Jabil's mission and how it aligns with your career goals. Discuss the company’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and how this internship will provide you with relevant experience and mentorship in the field of engineering.

Explain that you approach troubleshooting systematically by first gathering all relevant information and data, analyzing the issue, and identifying possible solutions. Emphasize the importance of collaboration, especially in teamwork settings like the one at Jabil, to find the optimal resolution.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe a specific instance where you contributed to a team project. Highlight your collaborative skills, any leadership roles you undertook, and how the project’s success benefited from your input.

Demonstrate that you’ve researched Jabil by discussing their focus on building sustainable processes, fostering community engagement, and supporting diversity. Explain why these values resonate with you and how they motivate you to contribute positively as an intern.

Choose one or two significant academic achievements, like projects or awards, and explain why they are meaningful to you. Connect these achievements to skills or knowledge that will benefit you in the Project Engineering Intern role at Jabil.

Discuss your approach to time management, such as using organizational tools, setting clear priorities, and breaking tasks into manageable parts. Emphasize flexibility and adaptability, important traits for a fast-paced environment like Jabil.

Share examples of leadership roles you’ve held, such as in student organizations or group projects. Discuss how these experiences helped you build skills like trust-building and decision-making, which are essential for your role as a Project Engineering Intern at Jabil.

Articulate your long-term career goals in engineering, and explain how the skills, experience, and professional network gained during the internship at Jabil will aid you in reaching those goals, demonstrating foresight in your career planning.

Detail a logical process you would follow when starting a new project. This might include conducting background research, engaging stakeholders to understand needs, drafting a timeline, and collaborating with team members. Relate your steps back to the responsibilities you would undertake as a Project Engineering Intern at Jabil.