Safety Internship, Winter 2026

The Impact You'll Make Are you passionate about workplace safety, continuous improvement, and creating processes that make a real difference? At Danfoss Drives in Loves Park, Illinois, you'll have the opportunity to lead a meaningful project that strengthens employee safety and helps build a safer manufacturing environment for the future.

In this long-term internship, you’ll play a key role in revitalizing our Job Safety Assessment (JSA) program. You’ll work closely with engineering, operations, safety, and production teams to improve how we identify risks, document safe work practices, and manage critical safety information across the organization.

This role offers part-time hours during the academic year and full-time hours during the summer , providing valuable hands-on experience in manufacturing, safety, process improvement, and digital workflow development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the improvement of our JSA program by updating work instructions, documentation, and assessment templates to reflect current safety and ergonomic considerations.
• Assist with Job Safety Assessments across manufacturing operations by observing processes, gathering information, and partnering with operators, supervisors, and engineers.
• Help coordinate JSA reviews and approvals, tracking progress, incorporating feedback, and maintaining organized records.
• Review and organize existing safety documentation, helping identify assessment status, renewal needs, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Contribute to SharePoint enhancements and workflow improvements that make safety information easier to access, manage, and maintain.

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related technical field with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with SharePoint is preferred.
• Interest in workplace safety, ergonomics, manufacturing operations, and continuous improvement, along with a willingness to learn in a hands-on environment.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and build effective working relationships with employees across the organization.

What You'll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

The US base hourly range for this full-time position is $22.00-$26.00 per hour + bonus + benefits. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Join Danfoss Drives and become part of a team making a significant impact in energy efficiency and electrification. As a global leader in power conversion solutions, we are committed to sustainability, exceptional quality, and fostering an inclusive work environment. Our technology powers industries worldwide and supports global decarbonization efforts. Engineer a better future with Danfoss, where meaningful change begins with you!

Ready to Make a Difference? If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

Our Commitment to Transparency Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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