Product Development Intern; Summer

Product Development Intern (Summer 2026)

Location:

USA, Machesney Park, IL

Job Type: Temporary

Group:
Motion Systems Group N. America

Division:
Hydraulic Actuator Division (HAD)

• Collaborating in a team environment develops assigned portions of design by analyzing specifications and performance requirements.
• Performs routine design and supports development of assigned products (e.g. new mechanical or electromechanical components, subsystems, and systems) by applying basic engineering principles and established analytical tools.
• Investigates product development factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, strength-weight efficiency, contractual specification requirements, cost-defining recommendations, and change proposals.
• Completes defined technical tasks (e.g. modify product functional specifications, detailed drawings and schematics; define data elements and structure; analyze and interpret test reports).
• Develops reports and documentation in response to technical information requests.
• Conducts routine analyses and/or tests to evaluate product designs, methods, materials or processes and completes required technical documentation by applying engineering principles and company standards, and generating reports, procedures, or change proposals as required.
• Provides technical information for review with product engineering and design review teams. Consistently applies established engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods.
• Contributes to supporting documentation for procedures and technical reports.
• Adopts lean product development and standard engineering development and techniques.
• Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities.
• Contributes and supports other teams or individuals as needed.

• Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Ability to work in MS Office, CAD (Solid Works, Envoia, etc.) experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently
• Blueprint reading and technical report writing
• Able to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Understanding of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement

• Solid employer present on the market for over 100 years.
• Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within!
• Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit is at the center of our success.
• Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth.
• Open environment: we are excited to hear your ideas!
• Attractive compensation packages designed to hire and retain the best talents in the industry.

• Pay Range: $18/hr to $30/hr
• No benefit plan eligibility

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