One Barnes | Interns & Co-ops Program

Learn How Creativity Becomes Innovation

Why choose the Intern/Co-Op Program at Barnes? You’ll gain valuable insights, connect with industry leaders, and apply your education in real-world situations. Plus, having experience at a well-known company on your resume upon graduation is a significant advantage! Interns and Co-Ops are a valuable pipeline of talent who have the potential to further strengthen the organization’s future.

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Program Overview

The Internship Program is for students who are seeking shorter work assignments. A formal agreement is not required but may be necessary if the student is seeking academic credit from their school. With internships, the Company aims to relate employment opportunities to the student’s academic major(s) and interests to ensure maximum value for the student’s development.

Co-Op Education is a structured method of combining classroom theory with career-related work experience. During co-op assignments, students alternate semesters of full-time study with semesters of full-time paid employment. The Co-Op Program is designed to enhance a student’s academic training, professional growth, and personal development.

Discover Real-World Experience

As an intern with us, you will be an active team member who engages in critical projects, leads your own initiatives, and addresses innovation challenges collectively with fellow interns/co-ops.

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Hear from our past and current interns below!

Erin Buckley

Q: Can you recall the most important experiences from your internship that helped you prepare for your current role?

"As an intern, I worked very closely with the Vice President of Tax and Director of Tax and was tasked with many responsibilities that were out of my realm of knowledge at the time. My former director always encouraged me to ask questions, would explain tasks thoroughly, and squeeze in any form of education she could. Since being hired full-time, I have been lucky to have a manager who does the same. It is nice having mentors who genuinely want you to learn and succeed, and that has been my most important experience since joining Barnes."

Former Intern/Current Employee, Tax Analyst,

Barnes Headquarters-Bristol, CT Location

Sara Hanaif

Q: How did your decision to start your career as an intern help you become a more effective Sustainability Analyst for HS&E?

"My Barnes internship has greatly prepared me for my future career by offering practical experience in streamlining processes and managing cross-functional tasks. I’ve gained valuable skills in operational efficiency and teamwork. Moreover, interacting with various departments has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of organizational dynamics and the importance of effective communication."

Current Shared Services Intern,

Barnes Headquarters-Bristol, CT Location

Thomas Gerding

Q: How do you plan to make an impact during your Internship/Co-Op?

"My Health, Safety & Environmental Manager (“HSE”) and I try to utilize an open-door policy where we consistently remind team members that if they have an HSE-related concern or question, they can always swing by and ask us. Personally, I believe my most significant impacts so far have been attempting to reduce our carbon footprint through expanding our recycled waste profiles and working with team members towards reducing workplace hazards to ensure that controls (hierarchy of controls) in place are appropriate."

Current HS&E Co-Op,

Barnes Aerospace-West Chester Location

Samantha Logan

Q: What inspired you to pursue a Barnes internship in engineering, and how has this experience shaped your career aspirations?

"When seeking an internship in my field, Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Aerospace, I remembered that Barnes Aerospace is nearby. I am very happy I applied, as my time here has expanded my engineering worldview by reminding me how many people work countless hours to ensure the smallest parts are top-quality. It's like walking through a forest; it's easy to admire from the outside, but only when you're in the middle of it can you appreciate each little leaf and get an idea of how vast it is."

Current Quality Engineering Intern,

Barnes Aerospace-Windsor Location

James McCormick

Q: Can you recall the most important experiences from your internship that helped you prepare for your current role?

"My internship experience at Barnes provided me with in-person, hands-on experience while working closely with the shop floor's components and operators. The projects given to interns are very fulfilling because they directly benefit the Company and positively impact our processes. Seeing a project fully executed and learning the steps needed for its success is rewarding. The most important experience from my internship was when I was part of the team that integrated a new Water Jet Stripping machine into the facility with little impact on the part flow. As this project earned a Barnes Team Achievement Award of Distinction, being involved nearly from start to finish helped me understand the facets of the job and its responsibilities for continuous improvement."

Former Intern/Current Employee, Process Engineer,

Barnes Aerospace-East Granby Location

Nicole Ledesma

Q: Why did you decide to join Barnes for an internship? What about the company appealed to you?

"I loved the idea of being part of a forward-facing, innovative, and global company, and Barnes provided me with that opportunity. What solidified my decision and set this internship apart from the rest was the ability to rotate between the different departments within Total Rewards, giving me a more holistic view of the world of Total Rewards."

Former Intern/Current Employee, Compensation Analyst,

Barnes Headquarters-Bristol, CT Location

Muhammad Hazwan Bin Hissam

Q: In what ways has your internship prepared you for your future career aspiration?

"My internship provided me with a solid foundation in technical and soft skills. From problem-solving and project management to collaborating with HR professionals, I've gained a well-rounded experience that has prepared me for future challenges. The supportive environment at Barnes Aerospace has also instilled confidence in my abilities and inspired me to pursue a career in technology and automation."

Former Human Resources Intern,

Barnes Aerospace-Singapore Location

Potential Career Paths

Engineering

Engineering

Resolve product non-conformance, coordinate with the disposition, and translate resolution into manufacturing order rework instructions.
Support process improvement initiatives to improve cost, schedule, and quality.
Review OEM technical data revision status.

Commercial Operations

Commercial Operations

Own lead data with responsibility for CRM data entry and integrity.
Coordinate presence at trade shows and events.
Oversee Digital Marketing projects to support lead-generation activities.

Human Resources

Assist in the administration and support of HR programs and policies.
Assist in Talent Acquisition end-to-end recruiting cycle (sourcing, interviewing, onboarding) activities and total management activities.
Lead various HR initiatives and supply metrics, recommendations, and implement strategies to improve processes.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Create 3D models of the assembly and all components in NX and/or SolidWorks.
Oversee NX standards and configuration.
Create routing/BOM/item cards in ERP system.
Participate in root cause analysis and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects.

Information Technology

Participate in key projects related to security, OS upgrades, active directory, and other network/data center improvements in compliance with IT security standards and policies.
Support the end user with Office 365 & MFA application(s).
Actively participate on all site teams and activities, including Zone Leadership, corporate audits, self-audits, and BES/continuous improvement events.

Finance

Finance

Assist in performing Entity Level Control procedures.
Monitor the Internal Controls intranet portal for submissions by Barnes divisional management.
Provide general financial and accounting support.
Support the Manager, Business and Financial Controls and Manager, Internal Audit with various projects and initiatives.

Learn How Creativity Becomes Innovation

Program Overview

Discover Real-World Experience

Erin Buckley

Q: Can you recall the most important experiences from your internship that helped you prepare for your current role?

Sara Hanaif

Q: How did your decision to start your career as an intern help you become a more effective Sustainability Analyst for HS&E?

Thomas Gerding

Q: How do you plan to make an impact during your Internship/Co-Op?

Samantha Logan

Q: What inspired you to pursue a Barnes internship in engineering, and how has this experience shaped your career aspirations?

James McCormick

Q: Can you recall the most important experiences from your internship that helped you prepare for your current role?

Nicole Ledesma

Q: Why did you decide to join Barnes for an internship? What about the company appealed to you?

Muhammad Hazwan Bin Hissam

Q: In what ways has your internship prepared you for your future career aspiration?

Potential Career Paths

Resolve product non-conformance, coordinate with the disposition, and translate resolution into manufacturing order rework instructions.

Support process improvement initiatives to improve cost, schedule, and quality.

Review OEM technical data revision status.

Own lead data with responsibility for CRM data entry and integrity.

Coordinate presence at trade shows and events.

Oversee Digital Marketing projects to support lead-generation activities.

Assist in the administration and support of HR programs and policies.

Assist in Talent Acquisition end-to-end recruiting cycle (sourcing, interviewing, onboarding) activities and total management activities.

Lead various HR initiatives and supply metrics, recommendations, and implement strategies to improve processes.

Create 3D models of the assembly and all components in NX and/or SolidWorks.

Oversee NX standards and configuration.

Create routing/BOM/item cards in ERP system.

Participate in root cause analysis and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects.

Participate in key projects related to security, OS upgrades, active directory, and other network/data center improvements in compliance with IT security standards and policies.

Support the end user with Office 365 & MFA application(s).

Actively participate on all site teams and activities, including Zone Leadership, corporate audits, self-audits, and BES/continuous improvement events.

Assist in performing Entity Level Control procedures.

Monitor the Internal Controls intranet portal for submissions by Barnes divisional management.

Provide general financial and accounting support.

Support the Manager, Business and Financial Controls and Manager, Internal Audit with various projects and initiatives.

Interested In Starting Your Journey With Barnes?

Let’s Connect!

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Learn How Creativity Becomes Innovation

Program Overview

Discover Real-World Experience

Erin Buckley Q: Can you recall the most important experiences from your internship that helped you prepare for your current role?

Sara Hanaif Q: How did your decision to start your career as an intern help you become a more effective Sustainability Analyst for HS&E?

Thomas Gerding Q: How do you plan to make an impact during your Internship/Co-Op?

Samantha Logan Q: What inspired you to pursue a Barnes internship in engineering, and how has this experience shaped your career aspirations?

James McCormick Q: Can you recall the most important experiences from your internship that helped you prepare for your current role?

Nicole Ledesma Q: Why did you decide to join Barnes for an internship? What about the company appealed to you?

Muhammad Hazwan Bin Hissam Q: In what ways has your internship prepared you for your future career aspiration?

Potential Career Paths

Resolve product non-conformance, coordinate with the disposition, and translate resolution into manufacturing order rework instructions.

Support process improvement initiatives to improve cost, schedule, and quality.

Review OEM technical data revision status.

Own lead data with responsibility for CRM data entry and integrity.

Coordinate presence at trade shows and events.

Oversee Digital Marketing projects to support lead-generation activities.

Assist in the administration and support of HR programs and policies.

Assist in Talent Acquisition end-to-end recruiting cycle (sourcing, interviewing, onboarding) activities and total management activities.

Lead various HR initiatives and supply metrics, recommendations, and implement strategies to improve processes.

Create 3D models of the assembly and all components in NX and/or SolidWorks.

Oversee NX standards and configuration.

Create routing/BOM/item cards in ERP system.

Participate in root cause analysis and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects.

Participate in key projects related to security, OS upgrades, active directory, and other network/data center improvements in compliance with IT security standards and policies.

Support the end user with Office 365 & MFA application(s).

Actively participate on all site teams and activities, including Zone Leadership, corporate audits, self-audits, and BES/continuous improvement events.

Assist in performing Entity Level Control procedures.

Monitor the Internal Controls intranet portal for submissions by Barnes divisional management.

Provide general financial and accounting support.

Support the Manager, Business and Financial Controls and Manager, Internal Audit with various projects and initiatives.

Interested In Starting Your Journey With Barnes?

Let’s Connect!

Good for You

Good for Us

Good for the World

Erin Buckley

Q: Can you recall the most important experiences from your internship that helped you prepare for your current role?

Sara Hanaif

Q: How did your decision to start your career as an intern help you become a more effective Sustainability Analyst for HS&E?

Thomas Gerding

Q: How do you plan to make an impact during your Internship/Co-Op?

Samantha Logan

Q: What inspired you to pursue a Barnes internship in engineering, and how has this experience shaped your career aspirations?

James McCormick

Q: Can you recall the most important experiences from your internship that helped you prepare for your current role?

Nicole Ledesma

Q: Why did you decide to join Barnes for an internship? What about the company appealed to you?

Muhammad Hazwan Bin Hissam

Q: In what ways has your internship prepared you for your future career aspiration?