Automation Engineering Intern

Flexco•Downers Grove, IL

46d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in expanding your professional development while gaining hands-on experience for a global company? Build your skills, expand your network, and experience Flexco. Flexco, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking a 2026 summer student intern to join our Automation department! About This Role… The Automation team is looking for a summer intern who can assist in various projects, daily tasks, and isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty! This role will involve some light fabrication and assembly along with traditional engineering work. The intern in this position will be working 40 hours a week, 100% onsite. Key Projects and Tasks Machine Guarding – Collaborate with our Automation Engineers and Technicians to improve our machine safety systems. You’ll work on updating the machine guards through 3D modeling, 3D printing, and hands-on shop work. Bucket De-Nester – Take the lead in advancing a robotic project, building on the work of a previous intern. This task involves coding, some 3D modeling, 3D printing, and developing an understanding of robotics. Machine Metrics – Support the setup and implementation of machine metrics on various shop floor machines. North American Internship Program The Flexco Summer Internship Program has been designed to assist undergraduate students gain exposure to the Manufacturing Industry, provide hands-on experience in their field of interest, and develop professional skills for their future careers. Interns at Flexco can expect to… Participate in 10-12 weeks of our immersive internship program, Experience the Flow of Flexco – weekly meetings with various departments across the business to understand the importance of their role and function within the organization, Join bi-weekly coffee chats with members of our Senior Leadership Team, hearing about their educational paths, career journeys, and gaining advice and wisdom, Take part in monthly workshops on resume writing, LinkedIn networking, interview do’s and don’ts, presentation skills, and Yellow Belt training, And showcase what you’ve learned with a capstone presentation at the end of the summer – highlight a large project/multiple projects you’ve worked on and share your experiences with Flexco’s values. About Flexco Founded in 1907 in the Chicagoland area, Flexco, legally known as Flexible Steel Lacing Company, is a global, private, manufacturing company. Flexco’s vision is to be the most valued partner for conveyor solutions. The global company is a leader in the industry, and has a rich culture focused on our five values: People First, Better Together, Customer Centered, Forward Thinking, and Committed to Excellence! We proudly support our interns with competitive pay and benefits, which includes: Holiday Pay (4 hours/day) Paid volunteer time (4 hours) Flexible scheduling for pre-planned vacations Flexco is an equal opportunity employer, and we believe interns are vital to our continued growth, improvement, and innovation. Intern pay ranges from $18 - $20 an hour. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Requirements

Full-time, on-site availability (40 hours/week)
Currently enrolled in college/university with Fall 2026 registration confirmed
Must be a rising junior or higher
Major in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar area of focus
3D Modeling experience
Strong computer skills
Experience with Microsoft software including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

PLC experience desired

Responsibilities

Collaborate with our Automation Engineers and Technicians to improve our machine safety systems.
Work on updating the machine guards through 3D modeling, 3D printing, and hands-on shop work.
Take the lead in advancing a robotic project, building on the work of a previous intern.
Involve coding, some 3D modeling, 3D printing, and developing an understanding of robotics.
Support the setup and implementation of machine metrics on various shop floor machines.
Participate in 10-12 weeks of our immersive internship program
Experience the Flow of Flexco – weekly meetings with various departments across the business to understand the importance of their role and function within the organization
Join bi-weekly coffee chats with members of our Senior Leadership Team, hearing about their educational paths, career journeys, and gaining advice and wisdom
Take part in monthly workshops on resume writing, LinkedIn networking, interview do’s and don’ts, presentation skills, and Yellow Belt training
Showcase what you’ve learned with a capstone presentation at the end of the summer – highlight a large project/multiple projects you’ve worked on and share your experiences with Flexco’s values.