Applications Engineering Intern (Summer Semester 2026)

Big Ass Who?

We didn’t set out to start a fan company. We set out to solve a problem—workplace discomfort. (Sorry, HR, not your kind.) Facilities become furnaces during the summer, but businesses still expect peak performance and productivity. Without providing the basic human right of comfort, that’s just asinine. Seeing how overhead fans cooled California dairy cows begged a massive question for our founder. “Can a fan be made to revolutionize comfort for people?” he uttered.

That’s when the HVLS Fan Company was born—with the first-ever patented high-volume, low-speed fan. But that name? BOR-ing. And customers knew it. We kept getting calls asking, “Are you the guys who make those big ass fans?” Hell yeah, we are. And Big Ass Fans was born, complete with our own cheeky donkey mascot, Fanny. Today, we don’t just move air, we transform experiences. Big Ass Fans deliver comfort where it counts. We build every product like lives depend on it. Because, turns out, they do.

Our success is a result of the Big Ass Fans team’s innovation. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. The successful candidate will bring passion, energy, and a “get it done” mentality to BAF and the industrial business and contribute in a meaningful way to realize the company’s full potential in the market.

Opportunity

Big Ass Fans interns are smart, curious, and full of fresh ideas. They’re eager to understand how our business works, why we operate the way we do, and how they can contribute in meaningful ways. At Big Ass Fans, interns don’t fetch coffee—they make a real impact. As a BAF Applications Engineering Intern, you will conduct in-depth research related to energy efficiency initiatives, IAQ, IEQ, and other topical matters in the built environment industry by completing measurement and validation studies of in-situ installations and by using simulation and modeling tools. In addition to application design responsibilities, you’ll have the opportunity to present your research findings to BAF executives at the end of the summer.

What You'll Do

• Develop application-specific product and design recommendations for HVLS fans and other BAF products using AutoCAD and CFD software packages.

• Identify, scope, and execute opportunities for research and development of fan (and other BAF product) applications.
• Design measurement and validation studies with practical and meaningful test plans, data analysis, and actionable results.
• Assist the department in creating and maintaining sales support documentation and tools.
• Present technical information, recommendations, and findings to a wide range of audiences.

What You'll Bring

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year BA/BS engineering program. (ME, CE, BSE preferred)
• Able to work onsite in Lexington, KY for the duration of the internship Monday-Friday (relocation or housing assistance is not provided)
• Self-motivating, driven, and success-oriented individual with a willingness to learn and a professional approach to work.
• Exemplary technical communication skills. Proven ability to communicate efficiently and effectively in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, accurately, and with minimal oversight
• Familiarity with the following areas is a plus:
• CFD software and results interpretation
• Building energy saving models and sustainability efforts
• Mechanical and electrical building systems
• Professional construction/design documentation

Think you have what it takes, but your background doesn’t perfectly align with this role? No sweat! If this position gets your fan spinning, we encourage you to apply and tell us how you’ll succeed with your unique skills in your application. 

The Interview Process:

1. Our First Chat: You'll be speaking with a BAF Recruiter! Here, you'll discuss the opportunity more in-depth, and talk through any questions you have.
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