Mechanical Engineer Intern Roselle, IL

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which includes health dental vision 401k paid time off life insurance wellness perks and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $20 - $27.00 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting hourly rate within this range will be determined based on the candidates experience qualifications and/or skillset.

Summary:

Signode fabricates and sells consumables and automation equipment used to pack bundle unitize warehouse and transport goods. The Engineering team for automation and packaging technologies (APT) develops new products tests them and launches them to market. We always have wish list projects in the queue which fit well into a 10-to-14-week internship project.

The mechanical engineering intern will conceptualize design detail build test and document a bench level prototype or sub module of a prototype for a system that automatically transports bins in warehouses.

Essential Functions:

• Identify and develop solutions leveraging engineering principles automation concepts and lean practices to solve business problems and improve productivity.
• Collect organize analyze and present data to measure current and future state process performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations Engineering Quality Supply Chain EHS) to build business justification for proposed solutions
• Design automation equipment to achieve product requirements.
• Apply mechanical engineering theory such as structural dynamic and thermal analysis.
• Create models assemblies and detailed drawings in SolidWorks.
• Submit engineering change orders and assist with technical documentation.
• Build and test prototypes. This position is hands on.
• Select mechanical pneumatic and electro-mechanical components.
• Evaluate and optimize designs for safety reliability and cost.
• Maintain promote and enhance a safe work environment.
• Limited travel to customer sites depending on the project (less than 5%)
• Available for the entire duration of this internship program - (June 2026 - August 2026)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Education:

Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelors or Masters studying Mechanical Engineering Automation Computer Science or related field

Experience:

• Detail oriented and conscientious when designing detailing and testing
• Ability to explain design concepts and solicit feedback from colleagues
• Ability to use CAD models assemblies and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
• Intermediate use of Excel PowerPoint Word and SharePoint
• Experience with finite element analysis is a plus
• Familiarity PDM / PLM ERP systems and databases is a plus
• Familiarity with PLC or computer programming is a plus

Computer skills:

• Rockwell and / or Siemens PLC programming or ability to learn
• Industrial PLC and Robot control experience is a plus
• AutoCAD electrical experience a plus
• Intermediate use of Excel PowerPoint and Word.
• Familiarity with PDM ERP and database systems is a plus.

Travel requirements:

• Intern may accompany engineers or managers on limited customer or factory visits.

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Detail oriented
• Team Player
• Adaptable
• Time Management

Special Considerations for Interns

Signodes APT facility in Roselle is conveniently located west of Chicago near major highways and walking distance from the Metra commuter train stop at Schaumburg.

Signode typically hires several interns in the summer for this location and facilitates networking with intern breakfasts a tour of a nearby steel strap manufacturing facility and presentations to management.

We select projects which enable interns to pursue a design independently in many cases going from concept to testing of a physical prototype by the end of the internship.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position please contact us at

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Signode Industrial Group LLC 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time