Engineering Intern

ITW; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

ITW invites two Engineering Interns to join the Despatch Innovation Center in Lakeville, Minnesota for Summer 2026. Interns will work across Engineering, Operations, and Despatch Innovation Center on tailored projects including design, analysis, and hands-on manufacturing.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering degree program with strong technical aptitude and communication skills, ready to learn in a Fortune 200 company setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects across Engineering, Operations, and Despatch Innovation Center.
• Contribute to development and analysis of intern projects.
• Learn and apply Despatch Innovation Center processes and practices.

Skills

Strong communication skills

High technical aptitude

Results oriented

Manufacturing experience optional

Education

Bachelor level Mechanical Engineering or higher

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.

If you are interested in getting a behind‑the‑ scenes look of internships at Despatch please visit http://goo.gl/7Y4YBK

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.