Careers
dwBEGINNINGS
Today’s students are tomorrow’s innovators. That’s why we created dwBEGINNINGS, our internship and co-op program designed to give students meaningful, hands-on experience solving real engineering challenges alongside experienced professionals.
We’re committed to developing the next generation of technical and business professionals by providing opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow in a professional environment built on mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Our goal isn’t simply to offer internships—it’s to help launch successful careers.
Why We Invest in Students
More Than an Internship
Unlike larger organizations where you may spend months observing or working on isolated tasks, dwBEGINNINGS places you directly on active customer projects.
You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful deliverables, and gain exposure to the complete product development lifecycle.
TYPES OF INDUSTRIES YOU WILL WORK WITH AT DORNERWORKS INCLUDE
- Aerospace & Defense
- Medical Devices
- Industrial
- Consumer Products
- Heavy Equipment
- Space
Real Work. Real Impact.
At DornerWorks, you won’t be on the sidelines. Our interns and co-ops are trusted as members of the team, working alongside experienced professionals on real customer projects from day one.
Design and develop software or hardware
Contribute to FPGA and embedded system projects
Support customer programs and internal initiatives
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Participate in product design, testing, and validation
Present your work to peers and leadership
Life at DornerWorks
We work hard, solve difficult problems, and celebrate together.
From dwSOCIAL events and company gatherings to rec league sports, team outings, and employee engagement activities, we create opportunities for people to connect both inside and outside of work.
Our Values
Unmatched Partnership
We don’t just serve—we lead our clients to success with clarity, trust, and care.
Extreme Ownership
Every outcome is ours to own, driving excellence at every step.
Breakthrough Innovation
Collaboration fuels greatness; together, we engineer solutions others can’t see.
Beyond Expectations
Good enough isn’t good enough—we deliver impact that sets new standards.
We work hard, solve difficult problems, and celebrate together.
A culture where people help you grow.
“I started at DornerWorks as an Embedded Engineering Co-op in 2024, and it has been an incredible experience. The vibrant company culture and collaborative team environment make it a truly special place to work. In my role, I have had the privilege of working on numerous unique projects alongside exceptionally talented engineers who have mentored me every step of the way. Furthermore, DornerWorks offers endless opportunities for professional growth while genuinely encouraging a healthy work-life balance. I cannot say enough good things about this company or the remarkable people who make it feel like home.“
Olivia Smith
Where new engineers become great engineers.
“I didn’t co-op or intern here but started here as a recent grad. Working at DW has been the smartest and best move I have made for my starting career. It gave me the opportunity to experience and work on a variety of different projects which has greatly expanded my knowledgebase. The unique projects have made me a vastly better engineer. A big concern for me after graduation was that my learning would stagnate but DW ensures that never happens and I am continuously improving and learning. Everyone here is so welcoming and kind. The benefits really make this place stand out. I am extremely happy with my decision to work here. I don’t think there’s a better place both for my career and for me.“
Kaitlynn Hudenko
Work that challenges and inspires.
I started working at DornerWorks as a new grad from Grand Valley State University. When I started, I was introduced to many of the team members I work with on a regular basis now. Additionally, the DornerWorks team provided me many resources regarding onboarding, starting my career, and the technologies used here.
While working here, I have both learned new skills (embedded Linux, frontend UI/UX development, etc.) and applied skills from my education (low-level programming, hardware configuration, etc.). The projects I have worked on have been fulfilling for multiple reasons:
- The team members at DornerWorks are heavily invested in sharing knowledge and expanding each other’s toolsets.
- There is a clear output on most projects that is observable in both form and function.
- Each completed task serves as a reference point you can look back to for future tasks.
Overall, I’d describe my experience at DornerWorks as very positive due to the collaborative environment, opportunities to expand my skillset, and variety of interesting projects going on here.
Jake Clarey
Your Career Starts Here
Explore current internship, co-op, and entry-level opportunities and discover how dwBEGINNINGS can help launch your career.