Summer Intern - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Electrical Engineering

Allegion Access Technologies LLC; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegion is offering a Summer Intern position in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering in Carmel, IN. The role focuses on improving manufacturing processes, automating controls, and validating electronics systems while supporting data analytics and digital manufacturing initiatives.

You will gain practical experience in safety improvements, quality, and productivity enhancements. Qualified candidates are expected to be pursuing an engineering or technology degree, with a minimum of the 2nd year.

Qualifications

• Preference for completion of at least the 2nd year in engineering or technology studies.
• Engineering or technology degree programs are preferred for this internship.
• Be safe, be curious, have a passion for excellence, and a willingness to learn and do the right thing.

Responsibilities

• Participate in process improvement; analyze existing processes; develop and test solutions; validate results; create technical documentation, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Assist in developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining PLCs, HMIs, and related control systems used for machine automation, monitoring, and data acquisition.
• Support the testing, validation, and deployment of electronic systems and components to ensure performance, reliability, and design compliance.
• Contribute to evaluation, design, and implementation of automation solutions by collaborating with engineering teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Utilize data analysis tools, AI technologies, and predictive analytics to support manufacturing operations; assist with data collection, visualization, interpretation, and development of digital tools.
• Support implementation, commissioning, and optimization of AGVs, robotics, vision systems and other smart manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in development, evaluation, and standardization of new/existing technologies across manufacturing processes for consistency and scalability.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, quality and engineering teams to identify challenges, troubleshoot equipment issues, and drive continuous improvement.

Education

2nd year minimum

Engineering or Technology degree programs preferred

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Summer Intern - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Carmel, IN

Summer Intern - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Electrical Engineering Intern

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering group is responsible for development, improvement, and support of the processes used in manufacturing Allegion brands. The mission ofAdvanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) is to improve manufacturing products and/or processes through the innovative application of science, advanced technologies, engineering methods and management methodologies. As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will support execution of this vision while gaining experience in how to manufacture products more safely, at a higher quality, faster, and at lower cost.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

What You Will Do:

• Process Improvement & Technical Documentation : Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing existing processes, developing and testing solutions, validating results, and creating clear technical documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• PLC Programming & Controls Development: Assist in developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and related control systems used for machine automation, monitoring, and data acquisition.
• Electronics Testing & Validation: Support the testing, validation, and deployment of electronic systems and components to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with design requirements.
• Automation Engineering Support: Contribute to the evaluation, design, and implementation of automation solutions by collaborating with engineering teams to identify opportunities that improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Data Analytics & Digital Manufacturing: Utilize data analysis tools, AI technologies, and predictive analytics to support manufacturing operations. Assist with data collection, visualization, interpretation, and development of digital tools that enhance decision-making.
• Advanced Automation Technologies: Support the implementation, commissioning, and optimization of emerging automation technologies, including Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs), robotics, vision systems, and other smart manufacturing equipment.
• Technology Development & Standardization: Assist in the development, evaluation, and standardization of new and existing technologies across manufacturing processes, helping ensure consistency, scalability, and best practice adoption.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to identify technical challenges, troubleshoot equipment issues, and support continuous improvement projects.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Education: Preferred completion of 2nd year at minimum.
• Education: Engineering or Technology degree programs preferred.
• Be safe, be curious, have a passion for excellence, and a willingness to learn and do the right thing.

Why Work for Us?

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
• You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You’ll Get from Us:

• An opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team that collaborates on real, hands-on projects
• Professional Growth through exposure to Allegion's leaders, professional development and skill building opportunities, and mentor/mentee relationships
• Meaningful time to network and get to know your peers through Allegion sponsored activities hosted by the Talent Attraction Team
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths testing and coaching

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role?Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role. #ALLEGION

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Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team .

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