Mechanical Engineer Intern - Roselle, IL

Signode•Hanover Park, IL

1d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Signode fabricates and sells consumables and automation equipment used to pack, bundle, unitize, warehouse, and transport goods. The Engineering team for automation and packaging technologies (APT) develops new products, tests them, and launches them to market. We always have wish list projects in the queue which fit well into a 10-to-14-week internship project. The mechanical engineering intern will conceptualize, design, detail, build, test, and document a bench level prototype or sub module of a prototype for a system that automatically transports bins in warehouses.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s studying Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related field
Detail oriented and conscientious when designing, detailing, and testing
Ability to explain design concepts and solicit feedback from colleagues
Ability to use CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
Intermediate use of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint

Nice To Haves

Experience with finite element analysis is a plus
Familiarity PDM / PLM, ERP systems, and databases is a plus
Familiarity with PLC or computer programming is a plus
Computer skills: Rockwell and / or Siemens PLC programming, or ability to learn Industrial PLC and Robot control experience is a plus
AutoCAD electrical experience a plus
Intermediate use of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Familiarity with PDM, ERP, and database systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop solutions leveraging engineering principles, automation concepts, and lean practices to solve business problems and improve productivity.
Collect, organize, analyze, and present data to measure current and future state process performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS) to build business justification for proposed solutions
Design automation equipment to achieve product requirements.
Apply mechanical engineering theory such as structural, dynamic, and thermal analysis.
Create models, assemblies, and detailed drawings in SolidWorks.
Submit engineering change orders and assist with technical documentation.
Build and test prototypes. This position is hands on.
Select mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical components.
Evaluate and optimize designs for safety, reliability, and cost.
Maintain, promote, and enhance a safe work environment.
Limited travel to customer sites, depending on the project (less than 5%)
Available for the entire duration of this internship program - (June 2026 - August 2026)
Other duties as assigned