IEI Systems Engineering Intern

Panduit; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Panduit is seeking an IEI Systems Engineering Intern in the United States. You will assist in business development and product management, while gaining hands‑on experience with a diverse product set and an inter-disciplinary engineering team.

The role emphasizes design for manufacturability, DFMEA, and risk assessment in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are mechanical engineering students with CAD experience (Siemens NX preferred), strong communication and presentation skills, and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited 4-year mechanical engineering degree program.
• Completed at least 4 semesters by start of internship.
• CAD experience is required, experience on Siemens NX is a plus.
• FEA knowledge and interest in materials science preferred.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support business development or product management with a diverse product set.
• Learn design for manufacturability and assembly, DFMEA, and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers on projects.

Skills

CAD experience

FEA knowledge

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Mechanical engineering student (4-year program)

4 semesters completed by start of internship

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers.

The Systems and Renewable Energy Engineering Team is looking for an IEI Systems Engineering Intern. The Systems and Renewable Energy Engineering team has active work in tools, subsea cable protection systems, and renewable energy products and is made up of mechanical, electrical and software engineers as well as a drafter and technician. In this role, you’ll support business development or product management with a diverse product set while learning about brainstorming and new product development processes. Your work will include design for manufacturability and assembly, DFMEA, and risk assessment. This is a great opportunity to get hands‑on experience supporting an engineering team with innovation, product design and testing!

What You Will Bring

• Currently enrolled in an accredited 4-year mechanical engineering degree program
• Completed at least 4 semesters by start of internship
• CAD experience is required, experience on Siemens NX is a plus
• FEA knowledge and interest in materials science preferred
• Good communication and presentation skills

Panduit Intern Program

Our program consists of not only working with your functional area but getting to know the entire summer cohort of interns across Panduit. You can also expect to get to know leaders at Panduit through special presentation sessions.

Pay rates for this role start at $21.75/hr.

Making the connections that matter. We believe great ideas thrive when every voice is welcomed, valued, and empowered. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where inclusion, belonging, and accountability are woven into everything we do. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)