Armstrong World Industries - 2026 R&D Mechanical Engineering Intern, application via RippleMatch

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What does it mean to work at Armstrong? 

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is seeking motivated candidates for our Summer Engineering Internship opportunities based at our Corporate Campus in Lancaster, PA

What’s in it for you?

As Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to utilize your technical savviness to gain a deep understanding of Armstrong products, processes, and test requirements.

• The opportunity to begin your career with the most innovative and forward-thinking building products company in the industry

• The opportunity to help transform the design and building of spaces, so that occupants, owners, operators, and communities can thrive, today and into the future

R&D Mechanical Engineering Intern Program Offering 

Mechanical – Research & Development(R&D) Engineering Intern:

• Completing an assigned engineering project during the term of the internship

• Contributing to several ongoing R&D engineering projects

• Experience with and exposure to supporting the Project Management Life Cycle, including:

  • Preparation of project specifications and requirements

  • Project schedule coordination and utilization of Project Management tools

  • Project execution, project closing activities, and sustainability initiatives

• Valuable insight into large-scale manufacturing facilities, equipment, and safe working practices

• 3D Modeling or Simulation Modeling – to predict process/material interactions

• Exposure to Sorting, conveying, combustion, sanding, fluid, and pneumatic transfer systems

What will make you successful

• Outside-of-the-Box thinker

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

• Capability to build and nurture relationships with other functions within AWI

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

• A track record of leadership through work, school, or extra-curricular activities

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) at an ABET accredited program AND be a maximum of 24 months away from graduation

• Minimum 3.0 GPA (cumulative, and within major)

What Makes You Stand Out

• Previous internship in a manufacturing or R&D environment

• Autodesk 3D Modeling

• Autodesk Simulation experience

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;

• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;

• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;

• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and

• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

Armstrong is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the applicable prohibited grounds under applicable human rights legislation, where individuals are treated with respect, have equal opportunities in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and can contribute meaningfully in the workplace once employed. 

Come and build your future with us and apply today!