Summer 2027 Manufacturing Engineer Intern

ITW • Charlotte, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The ITW Engineering Internship will take place at the Charlotte, North Carolina facility from mid-May to the beginning of August 2027. The intern will report to the on-site Manufacturing Engineer and work with local operations staff. Projects and tasks will support manufacturing and processing of welded baskets and other load-transfer concrete flatwork products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The opportunity is intended for rising juniors graduating between December 2028 and May 2029.

The intern will gain exposure to manufacturing processes and daily facility operations, new-product implementation and debugging, equipment work-instruction research and preparation, and collaboration across engineering, maintenance, operations, quality, and marketing. The internship will also provide opportunities to learn about ITW’s Business Model and develop project-management and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate engineering program.
• Mechanical Engineering coursework.
• Rising junior status, with sophomore year completed before the internship begins.
• Ability to make logical, sound decisions and recognize when to act independently or seek assistance.
• Actively identify areas for learning and apply newly gained knowledge and skills on the job.
• Demonstrate drive to succeed, willingness to go the extra mile, and perseverance when facing obstacles and challenges.
• Ability to collaborate and partner with others, express oneself verbally and in writing, and listen well.

Nice To Haves

• Material Science coursework.
• PLC Programming coursework.
• 2D and 3D CAD skills.
• Good communication skills.
• An inquisitive nature and interest in hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Support new product and process implementation projects.
• Assist with manufacturing process improvement, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
• Support ITW Safety Program initiatives and promote a safe working environment.
• Create and modify CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support assigned engineering projects and manufacturing initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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