Engineering Intern at ITW DeWitt County, IL

ITW; Illinois; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

ITW is seeking an Engineering Intern in DeWitt County, IL. This internship is designed for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or similar Engineering at an ABET accredited school. Interns will gain hands-on experience in daily engineering operations and projects, play a vital role in product development, and contribute to innovation.

Responsibilities include designing and updating test equipment using SolidWorks, evaluating products, and improving manufacturing processes. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be in pursuit of a bachelor's degree at an ABET accredited school.
• Prefer 3D CAD Experience, preferably SolidWorks.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team working skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and update equipment for non-destructive test products using SolidWorks.
• Evaluate products and applications, applying mechanics and materials knowledge.
• Establish and coordinate engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Maintain product database and production support documents.
• Confirm capabilities by designing testing methods for finished products.
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes through design changes.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing and customer interactions.

Skills

3D CAD Experience

SolidWorks proficiency

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Team working skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or similar Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering Intern job at ITW. DeWitt County, IL.

Job Description

The Engineering Summer Intern program at Magnaflux is designed to provide a student with hands‑on workplace exposure to daily engineering operations and projects. In this internship you will gain valuable experience and exposure to how the Engineering function impacts both product development and innovation, along with the manufacturing process. You will be expected to present on your projects to the team at the end of the summer. This internship is a part of the division's succession planning and applicants should have a strong desire to work for ITW and Magnaflux post‑graduation. This position is in our DeWitt plant, IA.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Design new and update existing equipment and accessories for our non‑destructive test products using SolidWorks.
• Evaluate products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research, applying knowledge of mechanics, electronics, and materials.
• Establish and coordinate engineering projects and schedules from concept to completion. Assure thoroughness of design, testing and compliance to specifications and quality of products.
• Maintain product database by creating accurate and complete bill of materials and assembly prints in support of production units.
• Confirm system and component capabilities by designing testing methods and testing finished products.
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes through design improvements or method changes, research and test manufacturing and assembly methods and procedures.
• Work as a team member with other departments to learn and understand their challenges and work together to develop solutions for improvements.
• Provide technical support for the manufacturing and service of products.
• Interact with customers to develop, define, and clarify expectations.
• Provide technical support to sales and provide accurate cost and engineering design time for the quoting and design of special application equipment.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be in pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or similar Engineering at an ABET accredited school. Ideally targeting graduation December 2026 or May 2027.
• Prefer 3D CAD Experience, preferably SolidWorks. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team working skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, and independently.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.