Automation-Driven Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Siemens; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Automation & Industrial Engineering in Buffalo Grove, IL, for a 10-12 week Summer 2027 program. You will work with Manufacturing and Industrial Engineers on continuous improvement, automation, and production optimization in a high-volume environment.

The role highlights hands-on experience with robotics, lean manufacturing, data analysis, and deployment of automation technologies, with start dates in May or June 2027.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Available to work 40 hours per week for the 10-week program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with time studies, line balancing, and labor analysis.
• Support development and maintenance of work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing standards.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
• Support process validation and engineering change implementation.
• Assist in deployment and testing of automated equipment and production systems.
• Assist in robot integration, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in production startup, commissioning, and equipment acceptance testing.
• Assist in evaluating automation opportunities for manual processes.
• Work with vision systems, sensors, conveyors, cobots, and automated assembly equipment.
• Support root cause investigations using 5-Why and Fishbone analysis.
• Assist in PFMEA and process risk assessments.
• Ensure safety and company standards compliance.

Skills

CAD software

Lean Manufacturing

Excel/Power BI

PLCs & robotics

Manufacturing processes

Python/SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical/Mechatronics or Automation Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Siemens seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Automation & Industrial Engineering in Buffalo Grove, IL, for a 10-12 week Summer 2027 program. You will work with Manufacturing and Industrial Engineers on continuous improvement, automation, and production optimization in a high-volume environment.

The role highlights hands-on experience with robotics, lean manufacturing, data analysis, and deployment of automation technologies, with start dates in May or June 2027.