Warewash Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

About ITW

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a global, publicly traded Fortune 200 company with over 100 years of history. Headquartered in Glenview, IL, ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables and related service businesses. The Warewash Business Division is seeking an ITW Engineering Intern for its Troy, Ohio location, 20 minutes north of Dayton, Ohio.

About ITW Food Equipment Group

The ITW Food Equipment Group has brands that are found in commercial kitchens, bakeries, delis and groceries around the world—providing commercial food equipment to cover every need, from food preparation and refrigeration to cooking and baking to dishwashing and waste disposal to weighing, labeling and wrapping.

The Warewash Business Division produces Hobart brand commercial dishwashers that are used in hotels, casinos, restaurants, health care, schools and universities, cruise ships, and retail. The Hobart brand is a leader in the food equipment industry, and our products have been consistently voted “Best in Class” by dealers and consultants.

Reporting to an engineering manager, the engineering intern will be assigned various projects. We are in search of sophomores or juniors, seeking a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, have natural leadership skills, are energetic and self-starters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with product testing, validation, and data analysis to evaluate mechanical system performance and support engineering decisions.
• Create and modify CAD models, prototypes, and engineering designs to support product improvements and new product development initiatives.
• Conduct product evaluations, equipment teardowns, and technical research to identify design enhancements and improve functionality.
• Develop technical documentation, assembly instructions, and project presentations to communicate processes, findings, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams on assembly, troubleshooting, field support, and continuous improvement projects

The minimum qualifications are:

• Ability to work on-site at our Troy, Ohio location five days per week
• Classwork toward a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• MS Office application proficiency
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in an office and lab

Compensation Information:

$19-26/hr

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.