Internship (f/m/d) Product Development and Prototyping GORE-TEX Footwear

About the Role

We are offering an exciting internship starting on 01/03/2026 to support our GORE-TEX R&D Footwear Team in the field of product development and prototyping for 6 months in Feldkirchen-Westerham, greater Munich area. You will have the opportunity to help develop the very innovations that make our products even better and more attractive.

Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with colleagues from research and development, you will independently take on product-oriented subprojects and accompany them through various development phases – from concept to realization.
• Using modern technologies such as 3D printing or hands-on prototyping, you will find constructive solutions for technical challenges.
• You will carry out material and product analyses with modern measuring methods and imaging techniques and develop new test methods if required.
• You will be actively involved in field tests: from organizing with testers and laboratories, through error analysis of the products, to evaluating and clearly presenting the results.
• In the production environment, exciting subprojects offer the opportunity to specifically optimize processes and systems, thereby contributing to continuous improvements.
• You will evaluate technical data statistically, visualize results clearly, and derive well-founded recommendations for action.

Qualifications

• You are enrolled in a technical degree program, such as mechanical engineering, materials science, textile engineering, sports engineering, or a comparable subject.
• Ideally, you already have some experience with 3D CAD programs (e.g., SolidWorks™).
• You speak fluent English and, ideally, have good knowledge of German as well.
• Initial experience with statistical software (e.g., SAS JMP) as well as basic programming skills (e.g., VBA) are an advantage.
• You enjoy working in a team but are also able to handle tasks independently and reliably.
• You communicate clearly and openly and can present your ideas convincingly.
• A structured, detail-oriented, and analytical way of working characterizes you.
• You approach new questions with a spirit of research and curiosity.
• Initiative, commitment, and enjoyment of working in an international environment are natural for you.
• Ideally, you share our passion for outdoor activities such as running or hiking.

What you can look forward to

• You can expect a motivated team and a positive, open-minded atmosphere.
• You will gain exciting insights into product development in the international environment of an innovative company.
• An attractive remuneration makes your internship financially rewarding as well.
• An experienced sponsor will accompany you during your internship and support you with advice and assistance.
• We offer numerous additional benefits – including sports offers, a balanced work-life balance, free coffee, tea and fresh fruit, as well as a subsidized canteen and other benefits.

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. 

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact