The day of a Key Techer can vary quite a bit, but this page should help give you some idea.
Key Tech has helped various companies develop COVID diagnostic tests and instruments throughout the pandemic. The GenMark ePlex System which Key Tech helped design was also featured in a Business Insider article on Covid testing. See the device in action here!
At any given time, Key Tech typically is working on approximately 6 to 12 projects. Most engineers are only involved in 1 or 2 of these at once.
Key Tech has about 70 employees. Check out our staff page to learn more about us.
Key Tech is always looking for talented mechanical, electrical, and computer engineers, as well as industrial designers. If you’re interested, you can apply here.
Absolutely. We hire interns throughout the year including summer, fall, and spring positions. However, due to the technical nature of these positions, the completion of junior-year coursework is a prerequisite. Read what our interns thought about their internships at Key Tech in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Read what our interns thought about their internships at Key Tech in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
“I didn’t feel like an intern. From day two of my internship onward, I was asked to contribute meaningful work to client-facing projects, and I never once felt like my work or opinion was valued less than any other full-timer at Key Tech.”
“For me, the most important part of an internship is the experience, and I can confidently say having already completed a few internships that Key Tech is the coolest place I’ve ever worked at! Beyond working on meaningful projects and feeling like I was treated as a full-timer, the office set in an old theater and with dogs abound made for an awesome work environment, and the employees are all super friendly and were very supportive, no matter what questions I had or bugs I was dealing with.”
“The thing I liked most about being an intern at Key Tech was walking in every day and not always knowing what to expect. As a smaller company, Key Tech moves design work fairly quickly, and it’s exhilarating to be a part of an efficient and maneuverable design team. You are given meaningful and challenging design work that will push you, and you are treated as an equal among some of the brightest minds in the field.”
“As an undergraduate Mechanical Engineer that has no idea what he wants to do in the industry, KeyTech really allowed me to dip my toes into a variety of engineering processes and scientific concepts. My coworkers have guided me through technical and non-technical challenges, while still letting me focus and build upon skills that I wanted to hone. As a very hands-on learner, I got the opportunity to build a wide variety of prototypes and testing beds using SLA/SLS 3D printing, laser cutters, and PSA/HSA/UV adhesives. It was so cool to be able to see my prototypes being used in experimental testing and progress reports for clients. I had the opportunity to learn from experienced engineering technicians, who allowed me to refine my electrical build skills and taught me how to use all the tools in the KeyTech shop. I also had the opportunity to work with a wonderful exploratory testing team, which broadened my understanding of experimentation and iterative engineering. Even though I had zero experience with using laboratory equipment before KeyTech, I felt prepared to tackle real-world research in a matter of weeks. Becoming a KeyTech intern is not just about amassing engineering knowledge, perspective, and intuition. As a KeyTecher, you learn what it’s like to be part of an ever-growing, innovative community. There are so many wonderful events outside of work that make the internship experience more memorable, which is invaluable to a growing student. As my first internship, KeyTech has been invaluable in helping me grow as a Mechanical Engineer.”
“There will be days when it seems like nothing in your project is working. On those days it is important to lean on the great people who work at Key Tech and take advantage of their accepting culture. ”
“I liked being able to work on different types of assignments. In addition to working on circuit boards, I got to conduct some experiments and tests to gather data that would dictate possible future electrical and mechanical designs.”
“I absolutely loved my seat with a full view of the old theater’s stage, with a perfectly lit column off to the side. Key Techers are fun, quirky, and supportive and I couldn’t have asked for a better workplace culture this summer. The interns became good friends, and we loved walking just across the street to the market to get a wide variety of lunches. My supervisor actually cared about my summer experience, and I got direct responsibilities that let me learn a ton in what felt like a really short time.”
“Key Tech treats you like one of their own by giving you real responsibilities on client projects and by making you feel welcome and appreciated every day.”
“If working with fun and extraordinarily brilliant people to the boundaries of innovation and creativity is your passion, then this is the place for you.”
“Key Tech gave me great exposure to the full design process, from concept generation to refinement to prototyping and finally presenting to clients. And the whole time the people, environment, and team-based atmosphere at Key Tech made work fun and exciting, without being too stressful.”
“I really enjoyed the passion that all Key Techers bring to work every day. The level of interest and investment everyone has in their projects has a positive impact on both quality of work and overall work environment that definitely shows.”
“Key Tech’s ability to incorporate interns into the team and give them meaningful, diverse work creates an excellent experience that I really enjoyed and that most workplaces cannot offer.”
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Once you’ve applied online, you don’t need to do anything else. You should receive a confirmation via email. We will review your application and contact candidates directly to set up interviews. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, Key Tech cannot respond to everyone who applies.
No. We handle all of our application review through the website. Even if you gave somebody a hard copy of your resume, you must apply online to be considered for a position at Key Tech.
Engineering at Key Tech is structured around these three disciplines, and we hire specifically for these roles. If you have a different background but feel that you possess the skills for one of these positions, you should feel free to apply. Just be sure that you detail your relevant experience in a cover letter.
We’re looking for smart, motivated, and curious people with a passion for creative designing. If you have experience or interests that you want us to know about, make sure you include that in your cover letter.
Key Tech does have an educational reimbursement program, and there are many local programs that offer continuing education to working professionals.
Most new hires live in the city of Baltimore also know as “Charm City”. The Key Tech theater is a few blocks from the inner harbor in a neighborhood full of 20 somethings with lively restaurants and bars. Some of the neighborhoods we call home are Federal Hill, Canton, Fells Point, and Mount Vernon. We know this can be a stressful part of taking an out-of-state internship! Don’t worry, our recruiting coordinator will work with you in the weeks before you start to find an apartment or room rental close to the best food and drink that the city can provide!