Summer Intern - Mechanical Engineer

Allegion Canada Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegion plc is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for the summer in Indianapolis, Indiana. You will join a small, hands-on team within a global organization and work on safety and security product development from concept through prototyping and testing.

The role focuses on learning, collaboration across engineering disciplines, and contributing to real projects with measurable impact on Allegion’s products and customers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Strong interest in mechanical/electro-mechanical product development.
• Ability to apply engineering concepts to real-world problems.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Define mechanical requirements and specifications to meet customer needs.
• Develop mechanical designs and support documentation.
• Prototype, test, and validate new mechanical products.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and project leads.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering

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 - Mechanical Engineer - Indianapolis, Indiana

Allegion is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to work as part of a highly engaged small team within a global organization of 12,000+ employees, representing 30+ brands (including Schlage, Von Duprin and LCN) focused on safety, security and access management. You’ll work on solutions that will enable accessibility and help keep you and your loved ones safe and secure where they work, live and thrive. 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:

• Define mechanical requirements and specifications to meet customer needs
• Develop mechanical designs and support documentation
• Prototype, test, and validate new mechanical and electro-mechanical products
• Utilize engineering tools to ensure that risks are evaluated and mitigated early
• Work with other engineering disciplines and project leads in a collaborative work environment

What You Need to Succeed:

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. Mechanical Engineering
• Effective listening, time management and creative problem-solving techniques
• A desire to learn, grow and develop by working on projects that will impact Allegion’s business and customers
• Resiliency and ability to adapt quickly
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing to both technical and non-technical team members

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 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 We Celebrate Who We Are!

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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