Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. The role supports Product Engineers in developing and launching products, including 3D CAD modeling, data entry into the enterprise system, and hands-on design tasks in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates are sophomores or juniors pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Pursuing sophomore or junior year in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• CAD Design coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead projects with Product Engineers.
• Work with Product Managers on new products through stage gates.
• 3D CAD Modeling tasks.
• Populate engineering attributes in Elkay's enterprise system.
• Assist with design projects and product testing.

Skills

CAD Design

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration / teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will assist Zurn Elkay with various projects to support Zurn Elkay’s Product Engineers in the development and launch of products.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead projects with Zurn Elkay's Product Engineers
• Work with Product Managers on putting New Products through stage gate processes
• Work on 3D CAD Modeling
• Populate engineering attributes within Elkay's enterprise system
• Work on design projects
• Perform product testing

By the end of the assignment, students will learn to work with a team approach while managing multiple projects/tasks. They will also be provided an understanding of how meeting timelines and accuracy of work will impact a project. We are targeting students completing their sophomore or junior year of college who are interested in working in a dynamic and engaging work environment to participate in our internship program. Students completing their freshman year may apply, but we prefer students already into their core curriculum. Elkay interns will apply the skills and knowledge developed in college while contributing to exciting real world projects!

Qualifications

• Students completing their sophomore or junior year working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering related
• Ability to work collaboratively and/or independently in a dynamic environment
• Prefer completion of CAD Design classes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Ability to work 40 hours per week

Compensation

The compensation range(s) identified below is a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on compensable factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training, and other relevant business and organizational factors. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range. The compensation range for this position is $19.50-21.50/hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

Company Culture

What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one? A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time. In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse. Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself. What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture. While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most. Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values. We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.