About the role#
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our team in Buffalo Grove for the Summer 2027 term. You will support continuous improvement, automation, and production optimization in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role involves working alongside engineers, technicians, and production teams to improve productivity and reduce waste.
What you'll do#
- Perform time studies, line balancing, and labor analysis.
- Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing standards.
- Take part in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
- Support process validation and the implementation of engineering changes.
- Assist with the deployment and testing of production systems and automated equipment.
- Help with industrial robot integration, programming, and troubleshooting.
- Participate in production startup, commissioning, and equipment acceptance testing.
- Evaluate opportunities to automate manual processes.
- Work with vision systems, sensors, conveyors, cobots, and automated assembly equipment.
- Conduct root cause investigations using 5-Why and Fishbone Analysis.
- Assist with PFMEA and process risk assessments.
- Ensure all projects follow safety requirements and company standards.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and solve problems.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis without company sponsorship.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for the 10-week duration.
- Location within 50 miles of Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
- Exposure to CAD software like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor is preferred.
- Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Experience with Excel, Power BI, or similar data analysis tools.
- Familiarity with PLCs, robotics, sensors, and automated systems.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as assembly, machining, or packaging.
- Experience with Python, SQL, or VBA is a plus.
Location & details#
- Position is based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
- This is a paid, full-time, hybrid internship.
- You must be able to work on-site as required.
About Siemens
Siemens is a technology company based in Munich and Berlin. It focuses on automation machinery manufacturing for sectors such as infrastructure, industry, mobility, and healthcare. The company integrates physical and digital systems to support sustainability and efficiency initiatives. It also maintains a majority stake in Siemens Healthineers.
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