This is a 100% Remote Opportunity (but must reside in one of the states listed below**)!

KEEN is offering college students a completely virtual opportunity to experience and be embedded into the brand by offering a 10-week paid summer (June - August) internship.

We’re eagerly looking for students who seek innovative solutions, have a strong passion for creating their own opportunities, enjoy playing outside, and spend time caring for the world around them.

Our KEENtern program provides students relevant and valuable hands-on work experience. This program includes:

• The ability to work on meaningful projects
• The opportunity to present project updates and results to senior staff
• Mentoring and career building workshops lead by industry experts
• Access to connect, engage, and network with coworkers
• Pay of $18.00/hour
• Office stipend for expenses incurred while working remotely
• Product discount
• Computer equipment including licenses to applicable programs and software to use during the internship

Program Requirements

• Be a Junior, Senior, or Grad student
• Must be able to dedicate 40 hours/week toward the internship during normal M-F PST working hours
• Eligible to work in the US
• **Must reside in one of the following states (due to payroll constraints): AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY

General Summary

The Innovation lab is responsible for building functional prototypes to assist the innovation development team in exploring new constructions, technologies and methods of make. Daily activities including:

• Building 3D prints to confirm new last and tooling concepts,
• Patterning and assembling new upper concepts using heat processes and industrial sewing machines,
• Cutting materials by hand or using a laser
• Mocking up prototypes by deconstructing and reconstructing current shoe models
• Lasting Uppers
• Building footwear paper patterns from 2D files received from factories
• Bottom Attachment/Stockfitting

An intern in the lab will be a part of weekly tracking and teardown meetings. They will also learn about 3D printing including how to prep files, operating the equipment and post processing. The intern should expect to learn how to read SOPs, footwear patterns, prototyping in an R&D environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Importing STL files into 3D Builder to prepare for 3D printing
• Operate 3D printers and post process 3D prints
• Help to update the project tracker
• Read factory SOPs and help pre-fit upper prototypes (applying adhesive, heat pressing, gauge marking, hole punching)
• Help keep track of material/consumable inventory
• Download footwear papers and convert to physical paper patterns

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing education in Engineering, Industrial Design or related field
• Must be enrolled an accredited college or university at the Junior, Senior, or Graduate level
• Must be able to dedicate 40 hours/week toward the internship during normal M-F PST working hours
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to learn new software programs
• Ability to solve problems with a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and on tight deadlines
• Able to sit and/or stand at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Travel Required

This position will not require travel

Why Work at KEEN: Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protect the places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.

At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples.

KEEN Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

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