Industrial Engineering Co-Op Intern

ITW Performance Polymers; Montgomeryville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

ITW Performance Polymers in Montgomeryville, PA, seeks an Engineering Co‑op to join the Manufacturing team. The role focuses on creating and maintaining SOPs and related documentation while spending significant time on the production floor observing operations.

You will collect process data, understand equipment and operator practices, and collaborate with diverse teams to drive safe, efficient manufacturing improvements.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Manufacturing, Systems, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or higher.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for hands‑on work in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid troubleshooting skills and feasibility assessment of designs.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of SOPs and manufacturing documentation.
• Observe operations on the production floor, collect process data and identify risks.
• Translate observations into clear, compliant procedures for safe operations.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, EHS and R&D teams.
• Assist with documentation updates following process improvements and changes.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

ITW Performance Polymers - Industrial Engineering Co-Op

Montgomeryville, PA.

ITW Performance Polymers is seeking an Engineering Co-op to join the Engineering team at our Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania facility. The Engineering Co-op will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing procedures, with a primary focus on creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related manufacturing documentation.

To effectively perform this work, the Co-op will spend significant time on the production floor observing operations, collecting process data, understanding equipment and operator practices, and identifying process and safety risks. These observations will be translated into clear, effective, and compliant procedures that support safe and efficient manufacturing operations. The Co-op will also assist with documentation updates associated with process improvements and operational changes while collaborating with Production, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and R&D teams.

This co-op offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on manufacturing engineering experience and exposure to batch manufacturing processes used to produce high‑performance polymer and adhesive products. Unlike a traditional office‑based position, up to 50% of the workday will be spent on the production floor supporting plant operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Through day‑to‑day plant support, mentorship from experienced engineers, and an independent capstone project, the Co-op will develop practical skills in technical writing, process optimization, troubleshooting, project management, and process safety while gaining valuable experience within a market‑leading Fortune 300 manufacturing organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or higher.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; desire to work in a ‘hands‑on’ environment
• Solid troubleshooting skills and the ability to assess the feasibility of engineering designs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including technical writing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting.

Duration

The anticipated duration of this Co-op Internship is January 4, 2027, through June 25, 2027.

Compensation Information

The target compensation for this role is $24.00 to $29.00/hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

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.