Engineering Intern

Itw Eae; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW in Lakeville, Minnesota is offering two Engineering Intern positions for Summer 2026. Interns will rotate through Engineering, Operations, and the Despatch Innovation Center, gaining hands-on experience on real projects in a Fortune 200 company.

Projects include development of air bending features, component simplification, and thermal characterization. This internship emphasizes practical learning, teamwork, and clear communication to prepare for future engineering roles.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor level or higher degree program in Mechanical Engineering.
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• High degree of technical aptitude.
• Results oriented.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on engineering projects across Engineering, Operations, and the Despatch Innovation Center.
• Contribute to development and testing of product features.
• Learn business practices of a Fortune 200 company.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing experience

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for (2) Engineering Interns to join our team for the summer of 2026. The qualified candidate will be involved in engineering projects and will spend time in Engineering, Operations, and the Despatch Innovation Center. These positions will be located in Lakeville, Minnesota.

Project Responsibilities

Examples of past intern projects include:

• Development of an air bending feature for our oxidation ovens which included design, simulation, hands-on manufacturing and characterization
• Product/component simplification and standardization which included analysis of existing components, research on alternatives and design of new component layout
• Thermal characterization of solar metallization pastes which included literature research, design of experiments, conducting experiments, analysis of results

The idea is that each intern works on a project that is tailored to the specific skills and interests of the candidate. The scope of the projects is chosen, so that the intern is able to complete it within the intern period. In addition to the project itself the intern has the chance to learn about the business practices and philosophies of a Fortune 200 company like ITW.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor level or higher degree program in Mechanical Engineering for our technical position.
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required
• High degree of technical aptitude
• Results oriented
• Strong communication skills

Compensation Information

$25.75 - $27.50 per hour

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.