Summer Intern, Process Engineer

allegion; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Allegion is seeking a Summer Intern for the Process Engineering team in Princeton, Illinois, to support optimization, troubleshooting and process improvements during summer 2027. You will assist with projects, work with engineers on equipment issues and help develop concepts using Creo/AutoCAD.

Eligible candidates are pursuing a degree in Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, with resiliency, adaptability and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
• Resiliency and ability to adapt quickly.
• An inquisitive nature that seeks to understand LCN products and processes and other Allegion business practices.
• Effective listening, time management and creative problem-solving techniques

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement projects by analyzing data, conducting experiments, and identifying opportunities to optimize processes.
• Assist with the development and implementation of identified projects.
• Work closely with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to process equipment.
• Work on developing concepts and drawings using Creo/AutoCAD modelling applications.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new processes and technologies.
• Obtain the experience to create a foundation for growth and future opportunities with Allegion.

Skills

Resilient

Adaptable

Problem-solving

Time management

Listening skills

Inquisitive nature

Education

Engineering (Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical)

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

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 - Process Engineer - Princeton, Illinois

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented candidate to join our Process Engineering team for the summer of 2027. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of process engineers and provide support in various areas of process engineering, including process optimization, troubleshooting, and process improvements.

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:

• Support process improvement projects by analyzing data, conducting experiments, and identifying opportunities to optimize processes.
• Assist with the development and implementation of identified projects.
• Work closely with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to process equipment.
• Work on developing concepts and drawings using Creo/AutoCAD modelling applications.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new processes and technologies.
• Obtain the experience to create a foundation for growth and future opportunities with Allegion.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
• Resiliency and ability to adapt quickly.
• An inquisitive nature that seeks to understand LCN products and processes and other Allegion business practices.
• Effective listening, time management and creative problem-solving techniques

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 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 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 CliftonStrengths testing and coaching

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

The expected Base Hourly Range: $25-$26. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

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 o