Electrical Engineering Summer Intern

IMA Group is a global leader in the development and production of automatic machines for the processing and packaging of pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, tea and coffee products. We are constantly oriented towards innovation, thanks to significant investments in R&D and a constant dialogue with customers, the territory and local suppliers. We promote an environmentally friendly attitude towards achieving sustainable development. Our history is characterized by a constant growth, realized also with the continuous investment on the development of people and their skills.

We are over 7,000 employees, 59% in Italy and 41% in the rest of the world, present in more than 80 countries.

IMA–North America’s Thomas Processing division is seeking a summer intern majoring in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and graduating in December 2026 or May 2027. This internship is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in machine design, industrial automation, and control systems to gain hands‑on experience within our automation design department.

We are part of a global manufacturing organization that designs, builds, and tests machinery in the Chicago area for customers worldwide in the pharmaceutical tablet manufacturing industry. Our equipment integrates a range of motors, actuators, and sensors connected to centralized PLC and HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems for process control.

At our Elgin, IL facility, our engineering team handles the mechanical, electrical, and software design of the equipment, as well as complete system documentation—from initial concept through production and testing.

Potential intern responsibilities may include:

• Writing or executing quality test protocols
• Updating electrical schematics and system manuals
• Modifying existing control system programs

Prior experience with PLC programming or machine design is beneficial but not required. Students with a strong desire to learn are encouraged to apply.