Information Technology (IT) Intern Summer 2027

• Location: Mundelein Illinois

• Pay: $28.00 per hour

• Program start: Tuesday May 25 2027 with limited flexibility for academic calendars

• Duration: 10 weeks with the possibility of extending up to two additional weeks based on business needs and intern availability

• Schedule: Full time 40 hours per week on site

As an Information Technology (IT) Intern at MacLean-Fogg you will apply classroom learning to the systems and tools that help a manufacturing business operate. You will work alongside IT professionals and business users to understand needs troubleshoot issues and improve the reliability and usefulness of technology.

You will take ownership of a meaningful project with guidance from an experienced team. Depending on your assignment you might improve a support resource analyze a recurring issue build a report test an application change or automate a routine task. At the end of the program you will present your work findings and recommendations to leadership.

One application connects you with the IT internship assignments available at this location. Tell us which areas interest you. We will consider your interests coursework and experience alongside available projects and business needs.

Assignments vary by location and may include:

• End-User Support and IT Operations: Help troubleshoot user issues document solutions and improve everyday technology support.

• Infrastructure and Networking: Support approved work involving devices networks systems and technology inventory.

• Cybersecurity and Access Management: Assist with supervised security activities documentation and appropriate access practices.

• Business Applications and Systems: Help understand user needs test changes and improve how business applications are used.

• Data Reporting and Analytics: Organize data and develop useful reports or dashboards with appropriate access and guidance.

• Automation and Application Development: Use scripts code or approved low-code tools to improve a process and test the results.

You do not need prior experience in these areas. Not every assignment is available at every location.

• Learn the systems support processes and user needs relevant to your assignment.

• Gather information about technical issues reproduce problems when appropriate and document troubleshooting steps.

• Help configure test or support technology within your assigned access and under team guidance.

• Analyze data or recurring issues to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Create or update clear technical documentation and user instructions.

• Help test application reporting or automation changes before approved use.

• Protect confidential information follow access and change-control procedures and escalate security concerns promptly.

• Organize your work communicate progress and take ownership of a project with coaching from your team.

• Follow facility safety requirements and present your project results and recommendations.

• Enrollment in a bachelors or masters degree program in information technology computer science information systems cybersecurity computer engineering data analytics or a closely related field.

• Interest in using technology to solve problems for people and a manufacturing business.

• A methodical approach to troubleshooting testing ideas and checking your work.

• Willingness to ask questions learn from feedback and explain technical information clearly.

• Ability to organize your work document what you learn and collaborate with people in different roles.

• Availability for a full-time on-site summer internship. Limited start-date flexibility may be available for academic calendars.

All college class levels are welcome. Previous internship experience is not required. Coursework projects labs volunteering student activities and other jobs can demonstrate your potential.

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Coursework or projects involving operating systems networking cybersecurity databases business applications or software development.

• Experience with a programming or scripting language SQL reporting tools or approved low-code tools.

• Experience troubleshooting technology building a lab or application documenting a process or helping others use a system.

• Exposure to tools such as Microsoft 365 Excel Power BI or a ticketing system.

Experience in every listed area is not expected. The tools you use will depend on your assignment.

• Ownership of a project with a clear business purpose and defined deliverable.

• Coaching and feedback from experienced team members.

• Practical experience supporting technology in a manufacturing business.

• Opportunities to collaborate with business users and present your work to leadership.

• A closer look at career paths in IT support infrastructure cybersecurity business systems data and development.

The physical demands below represent those required to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Work at a computer for extended periods and use standard office technology.

• Communicate and exchange information with colleagues and other people involved in assigned work.

• Move between office and manufacturing areas as needed for the assignment.

• Wear required personal protective equipment in designated manufacturing areas which may include safety glasses hearing protection and safety footwear.

• Work primarily in an office environment with visits to manufacturing areas where noise and temperature variation may be present.

Our hiring process includes an application Criteria assessments application and assessment review a recruiter screen and a 45-minute interview with the hiring team. Candidates selected for an offer receive a conditional offer followed by required pre-employment screening before hire.

This position requires a pre-employment drug screen after a conditional offer. A criminal background check may also be required depending on the role. Screening and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein Illinois. Founded in 1925 we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions OMCO Mallard Manufacturing and Threadstrong. Across our companies we share a commitment to Safety Integrity People Excellence and Stewardship while investing in our people manufacturing capabilities customers and communities.

MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry age disability genetic information military or veteran status marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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