Business Development Engineer - Intern

Are you ready to revolutionize tape with us from May 18th - August 14th?

Attesa, we're not just colleagues; we're collaborators who thrive on pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Our mission is to create sustainable adhesive solutions that improve the work, products, and lives of our customers - we're passionate about making a difference!

The Business Development Engineer - Intern will support process-related projects within the organization, contributing to the design, production, implementation, and testing of tools used in customer-facing applications. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to real industrial processes and customer environments, offering practical experience in engineering support, process optimization, and tool deployment.

• Support the design and development of process‑related tools, fixtures, or documentation.
• Assist in the production and preparation of tools for internal and customer use.
• Create and update technical documentation, work instructions, and test protocols related to process tools.

• Support the implementation of tools under guidance of experienced engineers.
• Assist with testing, validation, and troubleshooting of tools and processes during trials.
• Collect test data, document results, and provide feedback to support continuous improvement.

• Participate in process‑related projects from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with engineering and cross‑border teams to ensure solutions meet application requirements.
• Support coordination of project tasks, timelines, and follow‑up actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical, or related field).
• Strong interest in mechanical engineering, tooling, and hands‑on technical work.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work in customer‑facing situations.
• Experience with basic CAD tools, test methods, or manufacturing/process environments.
• Interest in automotive, industrial or manufacturing applications; preferred.
• Comfortable working in hands‑on, shop‑floor, or customer site environments; preferred.
• Local travel to Grand Rapids/Sparta up to 10%.

Posted on: 3/2/2026