Footwear Materials Digitalization Engineer Undergraduate Internship

Who We Are:

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. 

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:  

• Runner First 
  • We act in the best interest of the runner
• Word is Bond 
  • We do what we say we’ll do 
• Champion Heart  
  • We give our all in everything we do  
• There is no “I” in Run 
  • We stay generous with our humanity 
• Keep Moving 
  • We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.   

We evaluate applications throughout the recruiting season. Whether or not we are able to offer you an interview, you’ll hear from us shortly after you submit your application to confirm we’ve received it, later on in the season with a status update, and at the end of the season.

Brooks Internship Program:
Brooks Running hosts summer internships at our Seattle HQ offices to provide hands-on, meaningful work experience to further enhance your education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real work, and projects while working side by side with Brooks employees and leadership. If chosen for this role, you will join a cohort of interns at Brooks and embark on a summer of learning, professional development, and exposure to the Brooks brand and culture. 

 
Details:
Duration: 3 months Dates: Start dates will align for both quarter and semester students. May/June - August/September 2026
Location: Seattle, HQ Schedule: 40 hours / week

This Opportunity:
The Innovation Team is seeking a Materials Digitalization Engineer Intern to join us at our Seattle HQ offices. You will have the opportunity to contribute directly to developing and validating next-generation footwear material models using advanced FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and material calibration tools. You will work closely with the Modeling and Simulation team, which builds predictive simulations of Brooks footwear using our custom materials, and with Mechanical Testing to ensure your models reflect real-world behavior.

Through this internship, you will:

• Work directly under the mentorship of an engineer on the team to learn modern FEA material modeling, calibration, and validation techniques.
• Gain hands-on experience with Abaqus, Radioss, and scripting workflow for automating calibration and data analysis.
• Contribute to the creation and expansion of Brooks’ Material Model Library, a foundation building block for scalable, full-shoe simulations.
• Learn how real-world mechanical and material testing inform footwear digital models.
• Present your work and findings to Innovation and Product teams, building skills in technical communication and collaborative problem solving. 

Your Impact (Responsibilities):

• Create material models for multiple midsole foams (3+) and other bottom materials, using test data and FEA calibration techniques.
• Work with manager to conduct static and dynamic FEA simulations to validate material models against experimental results.
• Add new material models to Brooks’ Material Model Library by includingcalibrated parameters, documentation, validation plots, and simulation-ready files in a reusable structure.
• Help standardize and accelerate material testingàsimulationsàmechanical testing workflow
• Collaborate with members of Modeling & Simulation and Mechanical Testing Teams to understand 

Project:

• As a part of your experience as an intern at Brooks, you will have the opportunity to complete a project under the support and supervision of your mentor and manager. Details of your project will be finalized once you arrive at Brooks based on your interests, and the needs of the business. You will present your work and findings to leadership at Brooks, to hone in on your research, analysis and recommendations, and to refine your presentation skills.

A high-level project outline for this internship opportunity is as follows:

• The Materials Digitalization Engineer Intern will assist our Sr. Mechanical Engineers in preparing material models of new bottom and potentially upper materials, enabling the creation of full shoe simulations using custom Brooks material data.  This supports the team in building scalable simulation workflows that extend beyond individual product styles. 

Skills & Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Materials, Structural or Computational Engineering (or a related field).
• Strong fundamentals in mechanics of materials, particularly polymers, and FEA.
• Experience with at least one FEA solver.
• Coursework or experience with mechanical testing experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Python or other scripting skills for data processing or automation is a plus.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn and adapt to new tools.
• Ability to commit to 3 months onsite in Seattle, WA, up to 40 hours a week.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Must be able to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Embrace the Brooks Values!

Benefits: Paid Internship  Sign-on bonus to provide financial support before first paycheck  Housing Subsidy  Travel Fee Coverage  Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage 60% Employee Discount  Paid Holidays  
Compensation: Undergraduate Intern: $31/hour 

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.