Engineering Intern
About The Position
Donaldson’s internship program provides students with hands-on experience in a collaborative industry environment through real-world projects, mentorship, and development opportunities. This internship takes place in Dixon, Illinois, over a 10–12-week period. A Manufacturing Engineer Intern contributes to process and product modifications, standards, and improvements by learning about manufacturing equipment and processes. The intern develops skills to help increase product quality, output, and cost effectiveness, and learns to use lean tools and thinking to improve value streams, conduct workflow analysis, and support process improvement and organizational change. The position is overtime eligible under state and federal regulations. It is not eligible for relocation assistance. Applicants must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future immigration sponsorship.
Requirements
- Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
- Have college coursework or prior internship experience in a lean manufacturing environment, including changing processes using lean tools, techniques, and data.
- Have experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Have electrical and mechanical hands-on experience from an internship, collegiate student organization, applied university project, or hobby.
- Have experience with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of quality management systems such as ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, and TS 16949:2002.
- Willingness to work flexible hours when needed.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Work with a mentor to justify new equipment purchases and upgrades, primarily focusing on assembly stations, their controls, and new technologies.
- Conduct time studies, routing reviews, and labor-utilization analysis in the assembly process to reduce waste and touch points.
- Assist in designing and implementing new products and equipment, using the latest technology and ensuring reliability in processes.
Benefits
- Retirement plan (401k).
- Paid sick and safe time (Minnesota only).
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
