Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Elkay Manufacturing; Lanark (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mechanical Engineering Intern position at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation offers hands-on experience in product development and testing during Summer 2027. You will co-lead projects with product engineers, collaborate with managers on stage-gate processes, and gain exposure to 3D CAD modeling and enterprise data systems.

We seek sophomores or juniors pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree, with strong communication, teamwork, and detail orientation, ready to work 40 hours per week

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, collaboratively or independently.
• Prefer CAD Design coursework.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• MS Office proficiency required.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week.

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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS 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.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

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. The student will:

• Co-lead projects with Zurn Elkay’s Product Engineers
• Work with Product Managers on putting New Products though 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.

The compensation range(s) identified below are 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 – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran