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ITW Appliance Components serves all the major Appliance OEM in the US, Europe, Asia, and Mexico and their tier suppliers. This global division manufactures mechanical, electromechanical and electrical components and assemblies with a variety of manufacturing processes. We have locations in the US, China, Mexico, the UK, Slovenia, New Zealand, Bulgaria and Italy. ITW Industrial Components is a separate Business Unit within the ITW Appliance Division focused on industrial customers and applications.
The division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering. In addition to ITW‡s industry leading research and development capabilities, the division enhances our customers‡ competitive advantage by . . .
Maintaining advanced global engineering and manufacturing facilities.
Identifying customer needs to provide continued added value solutions.
Continually improving processes, material and designs to ensure every solution exceeds customer expectations while providing unparalleled value.
Position Summary:
This position is expected to work on-site during the summer of 2024. The Electrical Engineering Intern will be responsible for working on the design and development of new products and/or improvement of existing custom electronic and hybrid (electro-mechanical and electronic) controls and circuits based on customer requirements. They will work independently and, on a team, to produce engineering solutions to relevant problems with a common end goal. This position reports to the Engineering Manager and is based in Des Plaines, IL.
Core Responsibilities:
The Intern will work with members of the operations, manufacturing, and design engineering teams to resulting in the following:
Prepare functional schematics, circuit board layouts, material specifications, and debugging activities by using engineering skills and tools such as FMEA, tolerance studies, and SolidWorks.
Participate in building prototypes, the development of qualification test plans, and performing hands on electrical bench testing to verify software performs in accordance with system requirements.
Analyzes test data to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
Gain knowledge of customer insights/preferences to inform design decisions for new product development, or improvements to existing products.
Use engineering coursework/experience to come up with innovative solutions to address product design problems.
Develop understanding of prototyping and manufacturing processes to inform product design.
Proficiency in high-level programming languages like C or Python; ability to generate software/program microcontrollers for integrated circuits(s) to optimize embedded electrical systems.
Expected Intern Learning:
Solid modeling – SolidWorks
Prototyping and design for manufacturing.
Analytical testing.
Exposure to ITW‡s Business Model80/20 Front-to-Back Process
Customer Back Innovation (CBI)
Decentralized Entrepreneurial Culture
Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
Rising Senior (graduating 2025) pursuing a BSME or BSEE.
Demonstrated experience designing mechanical elements and analyzing performance.
Competent working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Previous internship experience in a manufacturing or operations function.
Strong attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Eagerness to learn, demonstrated curiosity and a drive to excel.
Must enjoy being hands on.
Ability to travel to another ITW facility in New Berlin, WI as needed.
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.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and regularly required to walk.
The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Color vision, Distance vision, Depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Required to use Personal Protective Equipment and comply with all company and OSHA safety and work policies.
Only qualified selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls or email inquiries please. Pre-employment, post offer drug screen and physical required on selected candidate.
EOE/AAF/M/D/V. ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues‡ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
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