Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Stamping & Automation

ITW; Litchfield (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW in Minnesota is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support our high-speed stamping facility, gaining exposure to tooling, automation, and continuous improvement in a production environment that supplies critical components for metal-connected wood trusses.

You will learn on the shop floor, tackle improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost, and complete a site-specific project you will present to Division leadership.

Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong interest in manufacturing, automation, and industrial processes.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles related to mechanics, materials, electrical systems, or manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to controls, PLCs, sensors, or industrial automation is a plus.
• Proficiency with software such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and PowerBI).
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently with guidance, and manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing engineers in daily production activities within a high-speed stamping environment
• Assist with process optimization initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, scrap reduction, and uptime
• Participate in time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis for stamping and secondary operations
• Assist with tooling, die, and press-related projects, including setup improvements and documentation
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing issues related to equipment, material flow, product quality, and basic automation systems
• Help develop and update standard work, work instructions, and process documentation
• Participate in continuous improvement activities such as 5S, kaizen events, and root cause analysis
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to support cross-functional initiatives
• Complete a site-specific engineering project and formally present results and recommendations to Division leadership

Skills

Problem Solving

Curiosity & Learning Orientation

Attention to Detail

Drive to Excel

Team Collaboration & Communication

Adaptability

Education

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PowerBI

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

ITW in Minnesota is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support our high-speed stamping facility, gaining exposure to tooling, automation, and continuous improvement in a production environment that supplies critical components for metal-connected wood trusses.

You will learn on the shop floor, tackle improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost, and complete a site-specific project you will present to Division leadership.