Summer Intern - Coatings Process Engineering
About The Position
At Allegion, we help keep people safe and secure. With over 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally, and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Allegion has been recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for three consecutive years and received Gallup’s With Distinction honor. This Summer Intern position in Coatings Process Engineering is based at our Indianapolis Exits facility. The intern will support finishing processes including copper, decorative nickel, chrome and zinc plating, powder coating, e-coating, and architectural anodizing. The role involves working with experienced engineers and operators to learn process maintenance and improvement, and to develop hands-on skills in process capability analysis and improvement. This is a full-time, 12-week summer internship. Allegion offers meaningful work, learning opportunities, professional development, and the chance to build strong relationships. This position requires onsite work, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
- Familiarity with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn process-control software
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Self-starter attitude; able to manage multiple small tasks under supervision
- Willingness to collaborate cross-functionally and support teams in a hands-on capacity in a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Assist in daily monitoring of finishing processes: plating, powder coat, e-coat, and anodizing
- Gather and organize process data (bath chemistry, line speed, quality metrics) for team review
- Support root-cause investigations for out-of-spec conditions under guidance of senior engineers
- Participate in small improvement projects, such as optimizing rinse cycles or fixture designs
- Help maintain process documentation (work instructions, SOPs, batch records) and update logs
- Shadow cross-functional teams in maintenance, materials management, and production planning
- Contribute to process capability studies: collect sample data, calculate Cp/Cpk, and prepare simple charts
- Present findings and recommendations at intern roundtables or team meetings
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
