Information Technology (IT) Intern - Summer 2027

Mallard Manufacturing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

MacLean-Fogg is seeking an Information Technology Intern for a full-time, on-site 10-week summer program in Sterling, Illinois. You will apply classroom learning to real systems, work with IT professionals, and own a meaningful project with guidance from the team.

Areas include End-User Support, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Business Applications, Data Analytics, and Automation. No prior experience required; housing help is available and the internship ends with a leadership presentation.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in information technology, computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, computer engineering, data analytics, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Learn the systems, support processes, and user needs relevant to your assignment.
• Gather information about technical issues, reproduce problems when appropriate, and document troubleshooting steps.
• Help configure, test, or support technology within your assigned access and under team guidance.
• Analyze data or recurring issues to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Create or update clear technical documentation and user instructions.
• Help test application, reporting, or automation changes before approved use.
• Protect confidential information, follow access and change-control procedures, and elevate security concerns promptly.
• Organize your work, communicate progress, and take ownership of a project with coaching from your team.
• Follow facility safety requirements and present your project results and recommendations.

Skills

End-User Support

Infrastructure

Cybersecurity

Business Applications

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Power BI

Ticketing system

Job description

Program start: Tuesday, May 25, 2027, with limited flexibility for academic calendars

Duration: 10 weeks, with the possibility of extending up to two additional weeks based on business needs and intern availability

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, on site

Location: Sterling, Illinois

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Help Technology Work Better for People

As an Information Technology (IT) Intern at MacLean-Fogg, you will apply classroom learning to the systems and tools that help a manufacturing business operate. You will work alongside IT professionals and business users to understand needs, troubleshoot issues, and improve the reliability and usefulness of technology.

You will take ownership of a meaningful project with guidance from an experienced team. Depending on your assignment, you might improve a support resource, analyze a recurring issue, build a report, test an application change, or automate a routine task. At the end of the program, you will present your work, findings, and recommendations to leadership.

One application connects you with the IT internship assignments available at this location. Tell us which areas interest you. We will consider your interests, coursework, and experience alongside available projects and business needs.

IT Areas You Could Explore

• End-User Support and IT Operations: Help troubleshoot user issues, document solutions, and improve everyday technology support.
• Infrastructure and Networking: Support approved work involving devices, networks, systems, and technology inventory.
• Cybersecurity and Access Management: Assist with supervised security activities, documentation, and appropriate access practices.
• Business Applications and Systems: Help understand user needs, test changes, and improve how business applications are used.
• Data, Reporting, and Analytics: Organize data and develop useful reports or dashboards with appropriate access and guidance.
• Automation and Application Development: Use scripts, code, or approved low-code tools to improve a process and test the results.

You do not need prior experience in these areas. Not every assignment is available at every location.

What You Will Do

• Learn the systems, support processes, and user needs relevant to your assignment.
• Gather information about technical issues, reproduce problems when appropriate, and document troubleshooting steps.
• Help configure, test, or support technology within your assigned access and under team guidance.
• Analyze data or recurring issues to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Create or update clear technical documentation and user instructions.
• Help test application, reporting, or automation changes before approved use.
• Protect confidential information, follow access and change-control procedures, and elevate security concerns promptly.
• Organize your work, communicate progress, and take ownership of a project with coaching from your team.
• Follow facility safety requirements and present your project results and recommendations.

What You Bring

• Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in information technology, computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, computer engineering, data analytics, or a closely related field.
• Interest in using technology to solve problems for people and a manufacturing business.
• A methodical approach to troubleshooting, testing ideas, and checking your work.
• Willingness to ask questions, learn from feedback, and explain technical information clearly.
• Ability to organize your work, document what you learn, and collaborate with people in different roles.
• Availability for a full-time, on-site summer internship. Limited start-date flexibility may be available for academic calendars.

All college class levels are welcome. Previous internship experience is not required.

Coursework, projects, labs, volunteering, student activities, and other jobs can demonstrate your potential.

Helpful, but Not Required

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Coursework or projects involving operating systems, networking, cybersecurity, databases, business applications, or software development.
• Experience with a programming or scripting language, SQL, reporting tools, or approved low-code tools.
• Experience troubleshooting technology, building a lab or application, documenting a process, or helping others use a system.
• Exposure to tools such as Microsoft 365, Excel, Power BI, or a ticketing system.

Experience in every listed area is not expected. The tools you use will depend on your assignment.

What You Will Gain

• Ownership of a project with a clear business purpose and defined deliverable.
• Coaching and feedback from experienced team members.
• Practical experience supporting technology in a manufacturing business.
• Opportunities to collaborate with business users and present your work to leadership.
• A closer look at career paths in IT support, infrastructure, cybersecurity, business systems, data, and development.

Housing Assistance

At approved locations, eligible interns may receive a one-time $3,000 taxable housing allowance. To qualify, your available summer residence must be more than 50 miles from the worksite, you must need temporary housing for the internship, and you cannot receive equivalent company-provided housing or relocation support. Payment occurs after the internship begins and required documentation is complete.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work at a computer for extended periods and use standard office technology.
• Communicate and exchange information with colleagues and other people involved in assigned work.
• Move between office and manufacturing areas as needed for the assignment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment in designated manufacturing areas, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
• Work primarily in an office environment, with visits to manufacturing areas where noise and temperature variation may be present.

What to Expect After Applying

Our hiring process includes an application, Criteria assessments, application and assessment review, a recruiter screen, and a 45-minute interview with the hiring team. Candidates selected for an offer receive a conditional offer followed by required pre-employment screening before hire.

This position requires a pre-employment drug screen after a conditional offer. A criminal background check may also be required, depending on the role. Screening and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

About MacLean‑Fogg

MacLean‑Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

Our portfolio includes MacLean‑Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Safety, Integrity, People, Excellence, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations

MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact [e-mail].

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