Summer 2024 New Product Development Engineering Intern

Company Description

ITW Construction is a ~$2.0B segment that provides a variety of fastening systems and truss products for the commercial, residential, and remodeling/renovation segments. The segment includes products manufactured at locations around the globe serving markets in North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. Key brands include: Paslode, Buildex, SPIT, Ramset, Red Head, Alpine, and ITW Brands.

The Global Tool Unit (GTU) is a part of ITW’s Construction Segment. The GTU innovates, develops, and manufactures best-in-class Power Fastening Systems for the global construction market. Our highly differentiated tools are specified to be used in a variety of applications including wood framing, wood trim, and steel to concrete installations.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The New Product Development Engineering Intern for ITW Global Tool Unit is responsible for supporting new product development quality through designing and technical analysis of mechanical components using various engineering methods, testing and inspection. This internship will focus on developing solutions for required product features or performance, troubleshooting product development issues, and implementing corrective actions at the Global Tool Unit’s (GTU) Lake Forest IL facility. The internship will run through the summer of 2024. GTU is seeking a Rising Senior, expected graduation dates of Dec 2024-May 2025. This internship will provide the student with hands-on exposure to a variety of the engineering skills and responsibilities required in the engineering profession. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Participate as a member of the GTU’s New Product Development team.
• Use Engineering methodologies to research best design compromises with a focus on mechanical systems.
• Develop component designs using CAD (Creo) and manage prototyping, assembly adjustments.
• Develop & monitor tests to demonstrate improvements to product performance.

Expected Learnings:

• Component design with CAD (Creo)
• Design of experiments
• Applied physics.  Learn about basic energy conversion methods, mechanical machine design, gas fuel combustion tool design theory.
• Connection between engineering, manufacturing, and business/market needs
• Data interpretation, and problem resolution with a focus on high quality outcomes
• Ability to work on and communicate with multi-disciplinary teams

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Mechanical Engineering major required
• Have had courses in Statics, Dynamics, Fluids, Thermodynamics & Machine Design
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• PTC Creo aptitude preferred
• ANSYS finite element software experience a plus

Job Competencies:

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Ability to make logical and sound decisions and to know when to act independently and when to seek assistance.
• Curiosity & Learning Orientation:  Actively identifying new areas for learning and applying newly gained knowledge/skill on the job.
• Drive to Excel:  Driven to succeed and willing to go the extra mile.  Perseveres in the face of obstacles and challenges.
• Interpersonal Skills & communication:  Ability to work collaboratively and partner well with others, express oneself verbally and in writing, and listen well.

Additional Information

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment.  The noise level in the work environment (office) is usually low, but higher when exposed to the manufacturing areas.  Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ITW is a Fortune 500 diversified manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and marke