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Central Garden & Pet · 2 hours ago

2026 R&D Summer Internship

positionFranklin, WI
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$20/hr - $20/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Central Garden & Pet is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, and they are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support the development of smart-enabled pet monitoring systems. This internship will provide hands-on experience with product development, CAD design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Support one smart pet monitoring system development project
Create and modify CAD models, assemblies, and drawings using ProEngineer Creo
Support mechanical design of enclosures, housings, and mounts
Collaborate with electrical and firmware teams on sensor integration
Assist with prototyping and form, fit, and function testing
Develop a standardized R&D project archiving framework for legacy and future projects
Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders

Qualification

CAD proficiencyMechanical design fundamentalsProEngineer CreoProject managementOrganizational skillsDocumentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

Currently enrolled as a Sophomore or Junior in Mechanical Engineering or related field
CAD proficiency (SolidWorks preferred)
Understanding of mechanical design fundamentals
Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills

Company

Central Garden & Pet

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Central Garden & Pet is a market leader in the Garden and Pet industries.
dateFounded in 1980
location
Walnut Creek, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.central.com

H1B Sponsorship

Central Garden & Pet has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (2)
2024 (5)
2023 (1)
2022 (3)
2021 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1993-07-15IPO

Leadership Team

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Beth Springer
Lead Independent Director, Board and Former Interim CEO
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Niko Lahanas
Chief Executive Officer
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Recent News

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Central Garden & Pet Acquires US Assets of Champion USA
2025-12-16
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