Summer Intern - Coatings Process Engineering

allegion; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegion in Indianapolis is offering a 12-week Summer Intern position in Coatings Process Engineering. You will assist in monitoring finishing processes such as plating, powder coating, e-coat, and anodizing, while working with experienced engineers.

You will gather process data, support root-cause investigations, and participate in small improvement projects. Strong analytical and communication skills, plus a willingness to collaborate in a manufacturing environment, are required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn process-control software.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter attitude; able to manage multiple small tasks under supervision.
• Willingness to collaborate cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily monitoring of finishing processes: plating, powder coat, e-coat, and anodizing.
• Collect and organize process data for team review.
• Support root-cause investigations for out-of-spec conditions with guidance.
• Participate in small improvement projects, e.g., rinse cycles or fixture design.
• Maintain process documentation and update logs.
• Shadow cross-functional teams in maintenance, materials, and planning.
• Contribute to process capability studies: Cp/Cpk and simple charts.
• Present findings at intern roundtables or team meetings.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Process-control software

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 - Coatings Process Engineering - Indianapolis, Indiana

As a Coatings Process Engineering Intern at Allegion's Indianapolis facility, you'll support our finishing processes-copper, decorative nickel, chrome and zinc plating, powder coating, e-coating, and architectural anodizing. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and operators in operations, maintenance, materials, and engineering to learn how we maintain and improve our processes, and to develop hands‑on skills in process capability analysis and improvement. This role will be a fulltime summer internship (12 weeks) based at our Indianapolis Exits facility.

If you are seeking experience that offers meaningful work, learning opportunities, professional development and an opportunity to build strong relationships with your peers and leaders, Allegion is the right place for you!

Due to the nature of this role, please keep in mind this position will require onsite work.

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:

• Assist in daily monitoring of finishing processes: plating, powder coat, e‑coat, and anodizing
• Gather and organize process data (bath chemistry, line speed, quality metrics) for team review
• Support root‑cause investigations for out‑of‑spec conditions under guidance of senior engineers
• Participate in small improvement projects, such as optimizing rinse cycles or fixture designs
• Help maintain process documentation (work instructions, SOPs, batch records) and update logs
• Shadow cross‑functional teams in maintenance, materials management, and production planning
• Contribute to process capability studies: collect sample data, calculate Cp/Cpk, and prepare simple charts
• Present findings and recommendations at intern roundtables or team meetings

What You Need to Succeed:

• Currently pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
• Familiarity with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn process‑control software
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self‑starter attitude; able to manage multiple small tasks under supervision
• Willingness to collaborate cross‑functionally and support teams in a hands‑on capacity in a manufacturing environment.

Why Work for Us?

• Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:
• 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 statement, "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 a culture that promotes work‑life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
• 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 e