Inc. Innovation Underfoot Systems Engineer Graduate Internship

The Cushioning Engineering Intern works with Nike's Cushioning Innovation team, part of Innovation Underfoot Systems, to invent, innovate, evaluate and characterise future cushioning systems. The team brings together engineers, scientists and innovators who work end to end — from understanding athlete needs through ideation, method of make development and validation — to advance cushioning systems for all athletes. The role is hands‑on and supports the research and development of product innovations, helping the team better understand the function and performance of cushioning systems.

The intern is expected to bring a strong engineering problem‑solving mindset, a bias for hands‑on work and a self‑starter mentality.

• Work with the Cushioning Innovation team to invent, innovate, evaluate and characterise future cushioning systems.
• Support the development of new performance‑based cushioning systems that create growth opportunities and competitive advantages in the marketplace.
• Support hands‑on research and development of product innovations.
• Help the team better understand the function and performance of cushioning systems.
• Communicate complex technical topics clearly to diverse audiences at all levels of the organisation.
• Challenge assumptions and imagine new possibilities in cushioning development.

• Pursuing a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field, with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Proven project management skills, including experience with project tracking tools.
• Experience creating and executing Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Comfortable running complex machinery with a high regard for safety.
• Familiarity with a systems thinking approach and its application.
• Strong data analytics skills covering capture, analysis and presentation.
• Excellent multi‑tasking and organisation skills.
• Systematic and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to use manual tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across a variety of audiences.
• Strong engineering problem‑solving mindset, a bias for hands‑on work, a self‑starter mentality and positive energy.
• Curiosity and a willingness to challenge assumptions and imagine new possibilities.

• Plastics moulding, injection tooling and mould design experience.
• Experience creating and/or interpreting 3D models with design engineering software such as Rhino or Siemens NX.

• Paid internship

• Relocation assistance.
• 10-week internship programme.

Accommodations are available to support candidates through the interview process.