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Janicki Internships 2026 – Recap

This summer, Janicki welcomed interns from universities across the country for a 10–12-week program that reached well beyond engineering. Interns joined teams in engineering, production, IT, supply chain, and more. Within their teams they were integrated directly into work rather than kept on the sidelines. They took on real projects, collaborated with experienced employees, and enhanced their skillsets. Each experience was shaped around the individual’s strengths and interests giving them room to explore and contribute in meaningful ways.

Coffee and Donuts Kickoff

Janicki opened the summer with a Coffee and Donuts event, the first time the full group of interns came together. The morning gave interns the opportunity to hear from two guest speakers who had recently been in their shoes. Both spoke about what the work is really like and how an internship can grow into a career. The overall message set the tone for the summer: an internship at Janicki is more than a summer job, it is a starting point.

Leadership Meet and Greets

Over the course of the summer, Interns sat down with members of Janicki’s leadership to hear their career journeys and ask questions. Conversations ranged from how they got their start in the industry to navigating career decisions and the moments that shaped their paths. The sessions gave interns candid access to years of industry experience and practical guidance for their own careers.

End of Summer Intern BBQ

We closed out the summer with an end-of-summer intern BBQ, a chance for interns to share a meal, swap stories from their projects, and celebrate the work they accomplished. They also had the opportunity to hear CEO Peter Janicki share about his journey from Logging to Aerospace Manufacturing. He gave amazing leadership advice and opened up the floor for interns to ask questions. It was a fitting way to mark how far the group had come in a single summer and provided guidance for their future endeavors.

Building Connections Beyond the Workplace

Beyond projects and events, the 2026 class build connections that went past the workday. Teams welcomed interns to activities outside of work, from outings like mountain biking to team lunches and get-togethers. These moments turned a summer job into a community and helped interns feel like part of the team from the start.

As they head back to campus this fall, the 2026 interns leave Janicki with new skills, a clearer view of the industry, and connections that will outlast the summer, ready to take the next step into their careers.

Written by Turner McIalwain, Marketing Intern

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Intern Stories: Cameron, 2026 Production Intern

Cameron is spending his summer as a production intern at Janicki. He is studying mechanical engineering at the Colorado School of Mines and first heard about the company at a spring career fair. He started in May and is a couple of months in.

His days start early, with a coffee and a team check-in on which projects are active before he gets to work. No two days look quite the same. Depending on what is on the floor, he might be drilling, working with composites, or fitting parts together. Much of his work is building large assemblies from the ground up, combining machined metallic parts with carbon fiber composites made in house, a full build that comes together over roughly six weeks. What he values most is the hands-on side. Rather than imagining how a design will behave on a computer, he gets to build it and see what works.

The culture is what stood out most. He compares his team to a sports or project team where everyone cares about the outcome and about each other. Coworkers across engineering, manufacturing and project management have taught him well beyond his job description, and he says his manager treats him as a capable contributor, not just an intern.

That hands-on streak runs through his life outside work too. At school, Cameron is part of Mines Pack Mules, an electric vehicle club at the Colorado School of Mines. Off campus, he spends his time snowboarding and working on cars.

His advice to anyone considering applying is simple: what is the worst that could happen? Apply. He points to the value of real hands-on experience over classroom theory, and to being trusted with real problems from the start.

Written by Turner McIalwain, Marketing Intern

Are you interested in becoming a Janicki intern? Visit our Internships page for more information.

Intern Stories: Samuel, 2026 Engineering Intern

Sam is spending his summer as an engineering intern at Janicki. As a mechanical engineering student at Purdue University Northwest and originally from Schererville, Indiana, he is now working on his master’s, expected in December. Janicki is his first truly hands-on internship.

Sam first met Janicki at a Purdue Northwest career fair, where he was drawn to the range of industries the company works in. With his father as an aerospace engineer, he was especially glad for the chance to work on aerospace projects. After a brief conversation at the fair, he handed over his resume and received an interview invitation a few months later.

This summer, Sam has been working with professional engineers, primarily supporting process development and work procedures. Across his projects, he is given defined goals and the freedom to figure out how to execute, with active feedback from his team.

Sam feels like a real participant rather than someone doing grunt work, and the team is welcoming. They include him in activities outside of work such as mountain biking, and people laugh and smile while teaching, so knowledge-sharing does not feel like a chore.

Outside of Janicki, Sam is a part-time researcher at the Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) at Purdue. Away from academics and work, he enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and local events with friends.

Asked what advice he would give future interns, Sam said, “The hardest part is understanding your goal. Once you’re there, achieving it comes from hard work and discipline. You can achieve anything you put your mind to.”

Looking ahead, he hopes to continue in aerospace engineering, honing the skills and knowledge he built during the summer of 2026.

Written by Turner McIalwain, Marketing Intern

Are you interested in becoming a Janicki intern? Visit our Internships page for more information.

Intern Stories: Savannah, 2026 Supply Chain Intern

Savannah is spending her summer as a supply chain intern at Janicki. She grew up in the Bremerton area and graduated from Old Dominion University with a degree in computer science and a minor in cybersecurity, and she is heading into her master’s next. This is her first internship, and she is excited to be working in newer territory.

In supply chain, Savannah focuses on SAP and data management, and the work has been broad. She has been learning how receiving works, how buyers do their jobs, how the ordering process flows and how to manage emails. In SAP she has been shadowing to edit information and create new item entries, and an upcoming project has her documenting standard work instructions.

Much of her first stretch has been shadowing rather than solo work, though she has started picking up tasks of her own. Her first week meant shadowing several team members across supply chain management and procurement, along with the team manager, and she says everyone has been wonderful.

What stood out right away was the size of the building and the campus overall, along with how hands-on the training is. Based on past work experience, she expected to be thrown into things, so the level of guidance has been a pleasant surprise.

Her main goal this summer is to learn as much as she can, since supply chain is a new area for her. Outside of work, she enjoys knitting, baking and freediving.

Her advice for prospective applicants is simple. “Just do it, don’t overthink it,” she said. “It doesn’t hurt to apply.”

Asked to describe Janicki, Savannah pointed to how much the company is growing and its pretty campus.

Written by Turner McIalwain, Marketing Intern

Are you interested in becoming a Janicki intern? Visit our Internships page for more information.

Intern Stories: Kailee, 2026 Operation Excellence Intern

Kailee Weisz is spending her summer as a training team intern at Janicki, where she helps build the programs that get employees up to speed on the production floor. A senior at Washington State University and this is her first internship.

Kailee grew up in Mount Vernon and has family in Sedro-Woolley, so she had heard about Janicki before applying. She found the position through an online job board and applied. Now, she splits her time between the production floor and the office, working mainly with the training team and helping with operational excellence.

Her day-to-day work varies. Rather than running a single project, she shadows staff and works through the training programs, which gives her a broad view of how the operation runs. Much of her work centers on training records and Janicki Shorts, two-minute videos that walk through processes on the production floor. She owns most of that work, from prepping a station and filming a team running a process to setting up request boards so teams can reach her when they need a video made.

Learning the video side has meant picking up DaVinci Resolve, an editing program she had not used before. What has surprised her most is the number of systems she is learning at once and the pace of the work. Coming from a psychology background, she did not know much about the work going in, but she says that has not slowed her down.

“Janicki teaches you everything,” she said.

Outside of work, Kailee enjoys anything outdoors. She loves hiking, fishing, and going to concerts and festivals with friends, and she has seen more than 100 artists perform live. Academics matter to her as well. She is a member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology and is expected to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in December 2026.

Her advice for students considering Janicki is simple.

“Just go for it,” she said.

Asked to describe Janicki in three words, she chose evolving, interesting and friendly.

Written by Turner McIalwain, Marketing Intern

Are you interested in becoming a Janicki intern? Visit our Internships page for more information.

Intern Stories: Barrett, 2026 IT Intern

Barrett is spending his summer as an IT intern at Janicki. A senior-to-be at Washington State University, he is studying business administration with a focus on management information systems. He started out in computer science and switched to MIS for the wider range of job opportunities. This is his first internship.

Barrett found out about Janicki through a friend who had worked in engineering there and encouraged him to apply. His brother works in IT in an office setting, so Barrett expected more basic work than what he has taken on. He quickly learned that IT supports the whole company, and he has gotten to travel to almost all Janicki sites as part of the work.

Most of his work runs through Jira, the central hub for tracking user tickets and requests. A typical week starts with morning standups Monday through Thursday to align on plans, followed by handling 30 to 40 tickets a day and making sure nothing gets lost. He handles setups like configuring new-hire laptops, shadows teammates to learn different niches, and is gradually taking on more on his own.

Barrett describes the culture as laid-back but professional, social but focused on getting things done. His biggest adjustment has been the technical environment, including the difference between IS and IT and the wide variety of problem-solving the role involves. He was surprised by the scale and complexity of the company’s projects, and by how much hands-on responsibility he has been given despite limited prior experience.

In his free time, he loves to surround himself with sports, whether that be playing, watching, or refereeing! He also loves spending time outdoors, hiking, running, and biking.

Barrett’s advice for applicants is that soft skills and professionalism matter as much as technical credentials. Be confident, sell yourself well, and show dedication to learning even if you are not fully trained.

Asked to describe Janicki in three words, Barrett chose fast-paced, moving the needle and always expanding.

Written by Turner McIalwain, Marketing Intern

Are you interested in becoming a Janicki intern? Visit our Internships page for more information.

Janicki’s Annual Coffee and Donuts Intern Event

Summer internships are now in full swing at Janicki. The 2026 program will bring on roughly 80 interns in total, and on June 18 Washington-based interns gathered to kick things off with coffee, donuts, and a couple of conversations worth having.

Before the interns headed out to their teams, they gathered for an informal morning session built around forming connections with fellow interns, and hearing from people who have already walked the path they are starting on. Two guest speakers took the floor and spoke about what the work actually looks like here, the kinds of projects they get handed, and how a summer internship can grow into a long career.

Two Paths, One Company

The first speaker, Jack West, started at Janicki as an intern and was able to turn that opportunity into a career as a project engineer after graduation. He walked the group through how his early assignments evolved into larger projects and more responsibility. He wanted to show that the same opportunities he was given are open to this year’s interns now.

The second speaker, Quinn Weller, had worked as an engineering intern at Janicki a year prior and has returned this summer for a second internship before graduation. Although her role and perspective were different, Quinn landed on a similar message. The work keeps evolving, the people are happy to teach, and the difference between an internship that ends with the summer and one that turns into a career, often comes down to curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Both speakers were clear that nobody expects an intern to have all the answers. What matters more is the willingness to dig into a problem, ask good questions, and see it through. That is the same standard the rest of the team holds itself to, and it is a big part of how Janicki has grown.

Starting Where They Started

The morning was a good reminder that many of our team members started exactly where this year’s interns are now. Across the shop floor, the engineering offices, and the support teams, you will find employees who first showed up as interns or summer hires. For the group in the room, that is the part worth holding onto. The presenters at the front of the room were not a separate category. They were a few years and a lot of hard work down the same road.

We are glad to have this year’s interns with us. The rest of the group will join over the coming weeks as their start dates arrive. Over the summer they will take on real work, learn from people who are passionate about what they do, and start to see what a career at Janicki will look like.

By Turner, 2026 Summer Marketing Intern

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Summer 2025 Engineering Internship Program

2025 Engineering Internship Overview

This summer, Janicki welcomed more than 40 engineering interns from universities across the country for a 10- to 12-week program. Engineering interns, typically further along in their degrees and with some hands-on experience, were integrated directly into our engineering teams. They took on individual projects, collaborated with seasoned engineers, and presented their work to colleagues before the end of the summer. Each experience was tailored to the intern’s interests and skill set, giving them the freedom to explore and contribute in meaningful ways.

With summer coming to a close, it is time to reflect on the many events Washington-based interns also had the opportunity to experience. The goal of these activities was to provide interns with career insights, meaningful connections, and a deeper look at the Janicki community.

Coffee and Donuts Kickoff

In June, Janicki launched the engineering internship program with a Coffee and Donut event. This was the first time the full engineering intern cohort came together, with Washington interns attending in person and Utah interns joining online. The event included a panel of three Janicki engineers, Isabel, Zach and Hayden, who all started as summer interns. Interns had a chance to connect with professionals who once shared their experience while enjoying some breakfast treats.

Each panelist shared their personal and professional journeys before opening the floor to questions. Many questions focused on work-life balance, tips for working with different leadership styles, and transitioning from student to workforce. Hayden, known as Janicki’s “OG intern,” has been with the company full-time for more than five years. His standout advice, “Use your time off well! Get out there and explore your hobbies,” set the tone for the summer. Interns were reminded that their time at Janicki is more than a summer job; it is a launching pad.

Executive Meet and Greet

In mid-July, Janicki hosted its second summer intern event: the Executive Meet and Greet. Three members of the executive team, Kevin, Robbie, and Mike, sat down with the engineering interns to share their journeys, swap experiences, and answer questions. Each vice president shared their personal background, why they pursued engineering, how they navigated career opportunities, and how they ultimately arrived at Janicki in their current roles.

Intern questions ranged from navigating large corporate environments versus smaller companies to career mistakes and transitioning from engineering to management. Mike spoke about “inflection points” in his career, key moments when seizing an opportunity, gaining a new skill, or meeting the right person significantly changed his trajectory. Robbie emphasized the importance of early effort and making the most of free time to maintain work-life balance. Kevin reflected on his lifelong passion for aviation, advising interns, “Find something that gets you to jump out of bed in the morning.”

The Executive Meet and Greet gave interns rare access to decades of industry experience and practical career advice. Through honest reflections and insights, Janicki’s executives inspired interns to think boldly about their own career paths.

Intern Picnic and Project Presentations

At the end of July, Janicki held the final intern event of the summer, the Intern Picnic. This event allowed interns to mingle, enjoy a meal, and share their summer experiences, projects, and insights. Four interns were selected to present their work.

Hunter highlighted process improvements, program support, and other contributions.
Rachel shared her work on streamlining the tool assembly process and creating a tool assembly template request form. She also described a personal project with the research and development team, integrating new materials to create a carbon-fiber kiddie pool that fits in the back of a station wagon.
Gabe and Luke concluded with a joint presentation on nondestructive testing. Luke gave an overview of the method and its application at Janicki, while Gabe detailed a fixture they designed to simplify part inspection.

To close the afternoon, Neil, one of Janicki’s vice presidents, spoke about his journey, from running his own snowboard manufacturing business in college to various experiences before joining Janicki. He emphasized that he values young engineers who go above and beyond and possess hands-on mechanical skills developed through practical experience.

Utah interns also shared their projects and experiences with company leaders during a final presentation. Janie highlighted the range of aerospace-related projects she contributed to as part of the metallics team.

Building Connections Beyond the Workplace

Beyond projects and presentations, the 2025 intern class built strong social connections throughout the summer. Hikes, camping trips, and pizza nights showcased the camaraderie formed in a short time. These events highlighted the interns’ contributions and helped bridge the gap with the corporate environment, fostering meaningful connections.

As they return to their campuses this fall, engineering interns leave Janicki with new skills, a deeper understanding of the industry, and lasting friendships, ready to take the next step in their careers.

Written by Avery, 2025 Human Resources Intern

Are you interested in becoming a Janicki intern? Visit our Internships page for more information.

Intern Stories: Sascha, 2025 Production Intern

Sascha is entering her third year as a mechanical engineering student at the University of Idaho and is one of Janicki’s production interns for summer 2025. She comes from a long line of engineers and is the 3rd generation in her family to attend the university’s College of Engineering.

Sascha credits her father, an engineering project manager in Idaho, as her biggest engineering role model. On campus, she serves as a student ambassador for the College of Engineering. In that role, she visits K-12 classrooms, promotes STEM education and helps host outreach events for young students.

At Janicki, Sascha works on the production floor, specifically in the mills. She supports technicians by clamping and unclamping parts, assisting with metrology before and after milling, and performing manual measurements on components.

Her favorite part of the internship has been seeing the wide variety of processes and projects taking place at Janicki. Sascha noted that she was surprised by how integrated and dynamic the engineers are with the production floor, speaking on how closely they stay involved with the processes behind the designs they create.

Outside of work and school, Sascha runs her university’s lacrosse club, enjoys working out and plays the cello.

Her advice for future production interns:

“Talk to everyone! Don’t be afraid to go up, introduce yourself and shake hands.”

Her goals after college include working in aerospace, starting a family and continuing to grow in the industry.

Written by Avery, 2025 Human Resources Intern

Are you interested in becoming a Janicki intern? Visit our Internships page for more information.

Intern Stories: Ethan, 2025 Production Intern

Ethan, a mechanical engineering student at Gonzaga University, is part of Janicki’s 2025 cohort of production interns. Originally from Anacortes, Washington, he was already familiar with the company and was drawn to the internship by Janicki’s involvement in multiple industries.

His interest in the field began at a young age. With a father who is both a civil engineer and a Navy veteran, Ethan was introduced to engineering early on and always felt it was a path he wanted to consider.

This summer, Ethan has been working on the production floor, primarily supporting metallic installations for the aerospace team. He shared that one of the highlights of his internship has been the hands-on nature of the work. From day one, he felt included and engaged, working directly alongside technicians. He emphasized that his team has been especially impactful, providing a collaborative environment and valuable mentorship.

Ethan was surprised by the precision and detail involved in the production process, noting how meticulous each task is and how much of the assembly is done by hand. The experience has given him a new appreciation for the practical applications of engineering.

At Gonzaga, Ethan is an active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, where he works on production and engineering projects during the academic year. He is also involved in the university’s run club and plays intramural sports. Outside of academics and work, Ethan enjoys hiking, running and spending time outdoors.

When asked what advice he would give to future interns, Ethan said,

“You should ask as many questions as possible and try to get involved as soon as you can.”

Looking ahead, he hopes to explore different sectors within production and engineering to determine which path best suits him as he approaches graduation.

Written by Avery, 2025 Human Resources Intern

Are you interested in becoming a Janicki intern? Visit our Internships page for more information.

Intern Stories: Janie, 2025 Utah Engineering Intern

Janie is spending her summer as an engineering intern at Janicki’s Utah campus, where she works on the metallics team. Going into her senior year at Utah State University, she is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering with a focus in aerospace.

Her day-to-day duties at Janicki vary, as she reports to multiple mentors who assign her projects that align with the metallics team’s goals. This hands-on exposure has provided her with a broad view of how engineering teams operate in an industrial setting.

On campus, Janie is involved in several engineering-related organizations. She is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, where she competes in an annual trebuchet-building contest, and also participates in the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, contributing to projects related to HVAC systems.

Janie’s interest in engineering began in middle school when she took a STEM elective with an engineering focus. She was immediately hooked. In high school, she competed on her school’s engineering team building model cars, though she admits she didn’t fully understand what engineers did until later.

One of the biggest surprises during her internship has been the transition from classroom learning to the real-world industry.

“Some of the academic concepts apply,” she said, “but implementing them practically is a very different experience.”

Despite the challenge, she sees it as a valuable opportunity to grow.

Her advice for future interns:

“Soak everything up. Now is your time to learn as much as you can.”

Looking ahead, Janie plans to graduate with her bachelor’s degree in spring 2026, begin a master’s program and eventually enter the engineering industry. She has enjoyed her experiences in aerospace and HVAC so far, but she is also interested in exploring automation in the future.

Written by Avery, 2025 Human Resources Intern

Are you interested in becoming a Janicki intern? Visit our Internships page for more information.

Intern Stories: Cory, 2025 Engineering Intern

Cory is one of Janicki’s engineering interns for the summer of 2025. Originally from Iowa, he is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering at Dordt University, where he also plays for the university’s volleyball team, sings in an all-men’s choir and serves as co-chair of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) club.

Cory first learned about Janicki at a career fair and was drawn to the company due to his background in composites. He saw the internship as an opportunity to deepen his technical knowledge and gain real-world experience.

This summer, Cory’s responsibilities have largely centered around a single project, allowing him to dive deep into multiple aspects of engineering. Through this work, he has gained experience with project management, learned to use new software tools and even spent a week on the production floor performing layups on a part he helped design.

His favorite part of the internship, however, has been the people. He shared that his coworkers have been approachable, encouraging and always open to questions. He frequently walks the shop floor to get feedback and different perspectives on his project.

Cory has also had the opportunity to participate in the early stages of a new project at Janicki, gaining insight into what it takes to develop an original design. He noted that one of the most surprising aspects of the internship was the scope and complexity of Janicki’s projects.

Outside of engineering, Cory’s friends describe him as relaxed, knowledgeable and helpful. When he is not working or studying, he enjoys playing board games and spending time with friends.

Looking ahead, Cory is excited to graduate and continue developing his skills in the engineering industry.

Written by Avery, 2025 Human Resources Intern

Are you interested in becoming a Janicki intern? Visit our Internships page for more information.