Molding Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, this Summer, we’re looking to add a Molding Engineering Intern located in our Buffalo Grove, IL site. Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the student will assist with daily engineering tasks while learning, collaborating and working alongside Engineers and cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Junior/Senior student pursuing Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related major
- Enthusiastic about working in a manufacturing environment
- Highly collaborative, creative and excellent communication skills
- Available to work 40 hours/week (in-person) for 10-12 week Summer assignment
- Currently enrolled in 4-year accredited university
- 3.0 minimum GPA
Nice To Haves
- Solidworks CAD and troubleshooting knowledge highly desired
- Prior internship experience with plastic injection molding process strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist Engineering Team with continuous improvement project(s)
- Attend Design Status, Customer/Internal Review and Continuous Improvement Meetings
- Support plastic injection mold design process
- Complete assigned work orders and provide 2D and 3D models
- Update design guidelines and standards
- Update to documentation for Process Guides, CCL’s to stay compliant
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
