Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

Job Posting Start Date 03-14-2025 Job Posting End Date 03-18-2025

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, this Summer, we’re looking to add a Process Engineering Intern located in our Buffalo Grove, IL site.

Reporting to the Engineering Services Manager, the student will work on challenging projects in support of real-time business issues, to develop skills and experiences.

What a typical day looks like:

• Support the implementation and evaluation of proposed designs and processes for manufacturability
• Assist with the justification, purchase and implementation of capital equipment for production
• Assist and oversee the new process equipment production
• Participate in activities pertaining to cycle time and process improvements and materials
• Assist with statistical process analysis on new and existing products as well as the improvement of manufacturing safety, productivity and yield improvements
• Provide continuous development of manufacturing techniques that will improve in-house capabilities
• Develop and maintain process documentation
• Interface with production of all activities associated with new process implementation and transfer
• Assist in the development of training and provide training to production personnel during new technology transfer
• Make recommendations on cost improvement and reduction programs

Student qualities we’re seeking for this internship assignment:

• Jr/Sr student pursuing Bachelors' degree in Mechanical Engineering/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering
• Highly collaborative, creative and excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic about robotics and high-speed manufacturing processes
• Previous internship experience a plus!

Internship Program Requirements:

• Available to start on June 2nd and work 40 hours/week (in-person) for a 10-12 week Summer assignment
• Currently enrolled in 4-year accredited university
• 3.0 minimum GPA

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)$15.93 USD - $21.90 USD Hourly

Job CategoryIntern

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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