Biomechanical Engineering Intern

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.
About the Opportunity:
The Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Internship Program 2027 provides students with meaningful, hands-on experience that supports both professional growth and business impact. As a Biomechanics Engineering Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers and researchers to evaluate exercise performance, analyze human movement, and support product innovation initiatives. Through real-world projects, mentorship, and collaboration, you'll gain valuable exposure to the intersection of engineering, human performance, and fitness technology.
As our Biomechanics Engineering Intern, you will:
Gather subjective exercise feedback and correlate findings with objective performance measures.
Analyze human kinematics, movement patterns, and gait metrics associated with the use of Life Fitness / Hammer Strength equipment.
Assist with collecting and analyzing metabolic response data during exercise testing.
Contribute to a high-impact, business-critical project focused on improving product performance, user experience, or engineering insights.
Support research, testing, and validation activities related to biomechanical engineering and human performance.
Perform day-to-day engineering, analytical, and project-based responsibilities within the biomechanics engineering function.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help evaluate product concepts, design improvements, and user experience opportunities.
Analyze data, identify trends, and communicate findings through reports and presentations.
Participate in a 12-week cross-functional intern case study project, culminating in a final presentation to senior leaders, stakeholders, and managers.
Attend team and departmental meetings to gain broader business exposure and share project progress.
What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Biomechanics Engineering Intern:
Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor's degree program in Biomechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with an expected graduation date in 2028 or 2029.
Strong academic standing preferred, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
Must be local to the Chicagoland area and available to participate in an on-site internship program.
Interest in biomechanical engineering, human performance, exercise physiology, product development, or engineering research.
Experience with data analysis, laboratory test protocols, motion analysis, or engineering projects is a plus.
Experience with CAD and human simulation tools (SolidWorks, OpenSim) a plus.
Demonstrated initiative, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The base wage range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $24.00 - $27.00 per hour and includes eligibility for overtime. The actual base pay will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The range reflected is based on a primary work location of Rosemont, IL and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength provides a valuable and enriching experience for interns. Depending on the length and timing of their internship, interns may qualify for paid holidays during their assignment. They are also eligible for paid sick leave as outlined by state and local laws. Eligibility for all benefits is determined by the applicable plan documents and company policies.
Want to take the next step in your career?
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through “@lifefitness.com” or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or “lifefitness@myworkday.com” for U.S. opportunities.
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.