Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer

Job Description:

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Glenview, IL | Summer 2027 Hourly Pay: $28 per hour

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern with ITW Construction, Mechanical Fastening, you will contribute to the development and testing of anchoring products that support the business's growth initiatives. This internship provides hands‑on experience applying engineering principles to real‑world product development challenges while building practical skills in design, testing, data analysis, and technical communication. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll gain exposure to the engineering processes and cross‑functional collaboration that bring innovative products from concept to market.

• Create and update CAD drawings and 3D models using Solid Works and PDM.
• Support prototype development, product testing, and evaluation activities.
• Design and develop installation and test fixtures that improve setup efficiency and testing reliability.
• Analyze test data using Excel and other analytical tools to identify trends, investigate results, and support root cause analysis.
• Create work instructions and technical reports that communicate test procedures, results, and recommendations clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with engineering and cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot issues, share findings, and support new product development activities.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and entering your senior year by Summer 2027.
• Working knowledge of Solid Works, 3D modeling, and fundamental engineering principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Curiosity and a desire to learn and apply new knowledge.
• Initiative, perseverance, and a strong work ethic.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to commute to Glenview, IL with occasional visits to Lake Forest, IL

• Previous engineering internship, laboratory, project team, or other hands‑on technical experience.
• Experience with product testing, technical documentation, data analysis, or root cause analysis.
• Exposure to construction products, manufacturing environments, or related industries.

This internship gives you the opportunity to move beyond the classroom and gain hands‑on experience applying engineering principles to real product development challenges. Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll build practical skills in CAD design, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, data analysis and technical communication while contributing to projects that support Mechanical Fastening's growth initiatives.

Throughout the summer, you'll gain exposure to new product development processes, strengthen your ability to analyze and interpret data, and learn how engineering decisions impact product performance, manufacturing operations, and business objectives. You'll also have opportunities to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and develop a broader understanding of how engineering, manufacturing and business needs work together to bring products to market.

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ITW Mechanical Fastening offers a broad range of professional‑grade tools and fasteners for construction applications. Our portfolio includes structural wood fasteners from GRK Fasteners™, concrete anchoring systems from Tapcon®, Red Head®, and Ramset®, underlayment screws from Backer‑On® and…