Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Job Description:

ITW (Illinois Tool Works) is a Fortune 300 global manufacturer with approximately 44,000 employees across 51 countries. For over 100 years, we’ve delivered innovative, customer-focused solutions in industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to construction and electronics.

Our success is driven by our differentiated business model comprised of our unique core capabilities: our 80/20 approach, customer-back innovation, and our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture. These capabilities are unmistakably ITW and key to our longevity and strong performance. Our products and solutions are at work all over the world, and we are never more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

ITW Commercial Construction North America (CCNA), a division of ITW, includes trusted brands like Buildex® (Teks®, Sammys®), Red Head (TruBolt®, Tapcon®), Ramset (Trakfast®), and PNA®, serving professional contractors since 1910. We design and manufacture innovative fastening, and concrete flatwork solutions for concrete, drywall, metal buildings, fire protection, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC applications.

We’re committed to operational excellence, responsive service, and continuous product innovation, and are always focused on meeting the evolving needs of the commercial construction industry.

Seeking Rising Juniors with graduation dates of December 2027-May of 2028. The ITW Engineering Internship will be located at our Itasca, IL facility from mid May until beginning of August 2027.  This role will report to a manufacturing engineer and work with the local operations staff. The internship projects/tasks will be critical to the support of the manufacturing and processing of screws and fasteners in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support new product & process implementation
• Support process improvement & troubleshooting
• Support ITW Safety Program initiative
• Perform CAD designs & design modifications

Expected Learnings:

• Learn about the overall manufacturing processes & daily operation of a manufacturing facility
• Design skills and the translation of designed models to reality

• Learn about new machine implementation process and debugging
• Learning about equipment work instruction, research, training personnel, and technical writing skills

• Learn to collaborate with multiple departments (engineering, maintenance, operations, quality and marketing) to accomplish a goal

Job Requirements:

• School Enrollment: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Engineering Program.  Mechanical Engineering coursework. Material Science & PLC Programming coursework is a plus.
• Courses Preferred: 2D & 3D CAD skills preferred, good communication skills, inquisitive nature, and an interest in being “hands on”.

Qualifications:

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Ability to make logical and sound decisions and ability to know when to act independently and when to seek assistance.
• Curiosity & Learning Orientation:  Actively identifying new areas for learning and applying newly gained knowledge/skill on the job.
• Drive to Excel:  Driven to succeed and willing to go the extra mile.  Perseveres in the face of obstacles and challenges.
• Interpersonal Skills & communication:  Ability to work collaboratively and partner well with others, express oneself verbally and in writing, and listen well.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role is in a professional environment with a 50/50 split between manufacturing plant floor and office desk.  The individual will work with operators, maintenance, supervisors, and engineers to learn and research the process issues and solutions. This collaborative environment has many positive, good natured team members that are eager to work with and train others. The intern projects at CCNA are typically a part of the company’s key initiatives with a good deal of notoriety, publicity, and impact to the overall company.  Interns are respected contributors and are given the opportunity to better themselves and the company.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands are minimal beyond the ability to spend time on your feet on a plant floor, as well as being able to occasionally lift 25lbs.

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Compensation Information:

The start rate for this position is $26.30. Base pay within this range is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant skills, experience, and education.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.