Hands-On Mechanical Engineering Intern: NPD & Creo Design

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Tool Works Inc. in Lake Forest, IL offers a Mechanical Engineering Intern position within the GTU New Product Development team.

You will assist in research, development, testing, and validation of new products, collaborating with experienced engineers on studies, test procedures, data analysis, and prototype evaluation. Responsibilities include supporting CAD design in Creo, planning and executing tests for performance and reliability, identifying design gaps, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering major required.
• Completed or currently enrolled in coursework related to Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Machine Design, Thermodynamics, and Fluid Mechanics preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in product development, engineering testing, research, or applied mechanical engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• PTC Creo experience preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing, data analysis, or hands-on project work is a plus.
• ANSYS finite element software experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of GTU's New Product Development team to support the development of new products and technologies.
• Assist in planning, developing, and executing engineering tests to evaluate product performance, durability, safety, and reliability.
• Identify design and performance gaps in the GTU’s parts and products. Recommend and implement improvements with a focus on mechanical systems
• Create and modify component and assembly designs using CAD software (Creo).
• Use Engineering methodologies, develop & monitor tests to demonstrate improvements to product performance

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data analysis

Laboratory awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo (CAD)

ANSYS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Illinois Tool Works Inc. in Lake Forest, IL offers a Mechanical Engineering Intern position within the GTU New Product Development team.

You will assist in research, development, testing, and validation of new products, collaborating with experienced engineers on studies, test procedures, data analysis, and prototype evaluation. Responsibilities include supporting CAD design in Creo, planning and executing tests for performance and reliability, identifying design gaps, and contributing to