Industry Design Experience for Auburn Students (IDEAS)
About IDEAS
The Industry Design Experience for Auburn Students (IDEAS) program—a collaboration between the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and leading private companies—offers Auburn Engineering undergraduates hands-on experience through groundbreaking, real-world projects.
Since 2019, more than 150 students have benefited from the IDEAS program while maintaining full-time academic enrollment. Partner companies, in turn, gain access to top-tier engineering services from Auburn's best and brightest.
What Students Gain:
- Valuable engineering work experience
- Competitive pay
- Full-time degree continuation
- Multi-semester work opportunities
- Real company operations experience
- Dedicated secure workspace on campus
What Industries Gain:
- Pipeline for potential full-time employees
- Access to talented, eager students
- Top-notch engineering services at pre-professional rates
- Hands-on, real-world experience for students
- Flexible position offerings year-round
- Partnership with Auburn University
