Paid Engineering Internship: Hands-On Manufacturing

SONOCO CANADA; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Sonoco’s internship program offers a 12-week paid experience in West Chicago, IL, designed for students pursuing Industrial or Mechanical Engineering. You will work on hands-on projects, receive real-time feedback, and network with Sonoco leadership.

Interns gain exposure across manufacturing, process engineering, quality, safety, and other fields, with housing stipends and relocation support. Enrollment status and leadership potential are highly regarded for candidates seeking a future in

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program with a concentration in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous internship experience (preferably in Manufacturing or a functional area).
• Proven leadership experience and technical aptitude.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage in hands-on projects alongside industry experts.
• Participate in plant tours, leadership interactions, and real-time feedback sessions.
• Collaborate across Sonoco teams in manufacturing, process engineering, quality, safety, and other fields.

Skills

Leadership

Technical aptitude

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Industrial/Mechanical Engineering (Bachelors or Masters)

Job description

Sonoco’s internship program offers a 12-week paid experience in West Chicago, IL, designed for students pursuing Industrial or Mechanical Engineering. You will work on hands-on projects, receive real-time feedback, and network with Sonoco leadership.

Interns gain exposure across manufacturing, process engineering, quality, safety, and other fields, with housing stipends and relocation support. Enrollment status and leadership potential are highly regarded for candidates seeking a future in