Engineering Intern – Mechanical Modelling & Simulation

Founded in 1912, ITW is a fortune 200, global industrial company centered on a differentiated and proprietary business model. The company’s seven industry leading segments leverage the ITW Business Model to generate solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer focused solutions are required. ITW’s 50,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture.

Some ITW Divisions and Products you may have heard of:

Hi-Cone: Packaging systems for beer and soft drinks

ITW Deltar: Capless refueling system, which created a new standard in auto manufacturing.

Rain-X: Windshield Wipers, Glass Cleaners, Car Washes, etc.

The ITW Innovation Center Mechanical Modelling & Simulation team provides Mechanical simulation services for ITW business requests ranging across Automotive, Construction, Food Equipment, Polymer and Fluids, Specialty Products, Test & Measurement and Electronics, as well as Welding businesses.

The Mechanical Simulation Internship will immerse the candidate in a broad range of simulation and mechanical analysis methods including Finite Element Analysis, and Computational Fluid Dynamics. Under direction, the candidate will develop mechanical models and perform simulations to help predict design performance of future products. As is feasible, candidates will participate directly with an ITW business to gain experience in field of educational focus.

This position will be part of a team responsible for Mechanical Modelling and Simulation within the ITW Innovation Center. This is a 12-week internship located in the ITW Innovation Center on the corporate campus in Glenview, Illinois. Under mentorship, the candidate will use industry tools to complete business requested projects involving the design, simulation, and communication of results. When feasible, candidates will participate directly with an ITW business to gain experience

REQUIREMENTS:

College junior/senior or graduate student, pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Solid knowledge of mechanical design and materials.

COMPETENCIES:

Analytical mindset

Strong oral and written communication skills

Intellectually curious with a driving interest in Mechanical Engineering

ITW is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (“ITW” or “the Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.