Information Technology (IT) Intern - Summer 2027

MacLean-Fogg • Sterling, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Information Technology (IT) Intern at MacLean-Fogg, you will apply classroom learning to the systems and tools that help a manufacturing business operate. You will work alongside IT professionals and business users to understand needs, troubleshoot issues, and improve the reliability and usefulness of technology. You will take ownership of a meaningful project with guidance from an experienced team. Depending on your assignment, you might improve a support resource, analyze a recurring issue, build a report, test an application change, or automate a routine task. At the end of the program, you will present your work, findings, and recommendations to leadership. One application connects you with the IT internship assignments available at this location. Tell us which areas interest you. We will consider your interests, coursework, and experience alongside available projects and business needs.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in information technology, computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, computer engineering, data analytics, or a closely related field.
• Interest in using technology to solve problems for people and a manufacturing business.
• A methodical approach to troubleshooting, testing ideas, and checking your work.
• Willingness to ask questions, learn from feedback, and explain technical information clearly.
• Ability to organize your work, document what you learn, and collaborate with people in different roles.
• Availability for a full-time, on-site summer internship. Limited start-date flexibility may be available for academic calendars.
• All college class levels are welcome.
• Previous internship experience is not required.
• Coursework, projects, labs, volunteering, student activities, and other jobs can demonstrate your potential.

Nice To Haves

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Coursework or projects involving operating systems, networking, cybersecurity, databases, business applications, or software development.
• Experience with a programming or scripting language, SQL, reporting tools, or approved low-code tools.
• Experience troubleshooting technology, building a lab or application, documenting a process, or helping others use a system.
• Exposure to tools such as Microsoft 365, Excel, Power BI, or a ticketing system.
• Experience in every listed area is not expected.
• The tools you will use will depend on your assignment.

Responsibilities

• Learn the systems, support processes, and user needs relevant to your assignment.
• Gather information about technical issues, reproduce problems when appropriate, and document troubleshooting steps.
• Help configure, test, or support technology within your assigned access and under team guidance.
• Analyze data or recurring issues to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Create or update clear technical documentation and user instructions.
• Help test application, reporting, or automation changes before approved use.
• Protect confidential information, follow access and change-control procedures, and escalate security concerns promptly.
• Organize your work, communicate progress, and take ownership of a project with coaching from your team.
• Follow facility safety requirements and present your project results and recommendations.

Benefits

• Housing Assistance: At approved locations, eligible interns may receive a one-time $3,000 taxable housing allowance. To qualify, your available summer residence must be more than 50 miles from the worksite, you must need temporary housing for the internship, and you cannot receive equivalent company-provided housing or relocation support. Payment occurs after the internship begins and required documentation is complete.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern