Manufacturing Engineer Internships
Manufacturing engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are posted across Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Energy, with Tesla, CNH Industrial, and Amphenol among the employers posting roles now.
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JOB SUMMARY
At S&C Electric Company , a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career.
Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!
Available Shift:
1st shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday
Full-time Summer 2027 Internship in Palatine, IL
At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated per hourly range for this position is $22 - 30 per hour based on experience.
The Manufacturing Engineering team provides leadership and support on the definition of S&C fabrication and assembly processes. The Manufacturing Engineer Intern will work in assigned areas to develop, implement, maintain, and improve processes. This will be done in collaboration with several teams including Product Engineering, Facilities, Quality Assurance, and Assembly. This position reports to the Manager – Manufacturing Engineering under Manufacturing Engineering.
Competitive Weekly Pay Period
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Creating and reformatting process documentation (Process Specification Procedure) on existing product.
- Updating assembly process documentation on existing products as changes are made.
- Solving problems in fabrication or assembly. Analyzing work stations in terms of improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, etc.
To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:
- In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college program with a concentration in a STEM discipline (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Quality Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred) and returning to school full-time after the work session.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills Emotional intelligence and resilience
MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Standing: Many tasks are performed in a standing position.
- Lifting: Occasional lifting of items weighing up to 40 pounds
- Walking: Moderate walking of distances up to 1 mile around the S&C Campus
- Carrying: Occasional carrying of items weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Pushing: Occasional use of a cart, pushing to move parts a moderate distance
- Pulling: Occasional use of a cart, pulling to move parts a moderate distance
- Bending: Occasional bending and crouching required to perform a variety of tasks
- Reaching: Occasional need for full range of motion from above the shoulders to below the knees to reach for items
- Handling: Occasional handling of parts and tools to perform a variety of tasks Environment: Consists of time spent both in an office environment and on the production floor
Ready to make an impact and become an employee-owner? Apply now to join our inclusive and innovative team! Explore open positions.
S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com .
In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.
With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.
S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
- Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
JOB SUMMARY
At S&C Electric Company , a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career.
Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!
Available Shift:
1st shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday
Full-time Summer 2027 Internship in Palatine, IL
At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated per hourly range for this position is $22 - 30 per hour based on experience.
The Manufacturing Engineering team provides leadership and support on the definition of S&C fabrication and assembly processes. The Manufacturing Engineer Intern will work in assigned areas to develop, implement, maintain, and improve processes. This will be done in collaboration with several teams including Product Engineering, Facilities, Quality Assurance, and Assembly. This position reports to the Manager – Manufacturing Engineering under Manufacturing Engineering.
Competitive Weekly Pay Period
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Creating and reformatting process documentation (Process Specification Procedure) on existing product.
- Updating assembly process documentation on existing products as changes are made.
- Solving problems in fabrication or assembly. Analyzing work stations in terms of improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, etc.
To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:
- In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college program with a concentration in a STEM discipline (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Quality Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred) and returning to school full-time after the work session.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills Emotional intelligence and resilience
MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Standing: Many tasks are performed in a standing position.
- Lifting: Occasional lifting of items weighing up to 40 pounds
- Walking: Moderate walking of distances up to 1 mile around the S&C Campus
- Carrying: Occasional carrying of items weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Pushing: Occasional use of a cart, pushing to move parts a moderate distance
- Pulling: Occasional use of a cart, pulling to move parts a moderate distance
- Bending: Occasional bending and crouching required to perform a variety of tasks
- Reaching: Occasional need for full range of motion from above the shoulders to below the knees to reach for items
- Handling: Occasional handling of parts and tools to perform a variety of tasks Environment: Consists of time spent both in an office environment and on the production floor
Ready to make an impact and become an employee-owner? Apply now to join our inclusive and innovative team! Explore open positions.
S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com .
In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.
With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.
S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
- Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
Manufacturing Engineer Internship Market
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Tips for Your Manufacturing Engineer Internship Search
Apply for summer roles in the fall
Large manufacturers and industrial employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking early and applying as soon as a role fits prevents missing the biggest structured programs.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams at the intern level expect limited work history and look for something concrete instead. Document two or three projects with the tools you used, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MATLAB, lean methods, or fabrication processes, and make the work viewable. A linked CAD portfolio or process-improvement write-up gives recruiters something to assess beyond your transcript.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which manufacturers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller regional employers alongside campus activity widens the pool you can reach.
Practice your technical screen out loud
Manufacturing engineer intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering applied mechanics, tolerancing, or process analysis, sometimes paired with a case question about improving a production line. Practice answering out loud and walking through your reasoning, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer you reach.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Many large manufacturers run formal rotational or university-partnership internship cohorts built to train candidates new to the field. These programs recruit in the fall, fill their first wave fast, and give interns exposure to multiple functions like quality, process, and design. Identify which programs align with your goals and submit in the first application window.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 94% of the manufacturing engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take.
Manufacturing Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a manufacturing engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, recruiters at the intern level expect limited experience and want something concrete to assess. A CAD portfolio or documented process-improvement project gives hiring teams exactly that. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often make faster decisions for students they meet in person.
Can a manufacturing engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for manufacturing engineer interns is delivering measurable results on real projects, fitting an open headcount need on the team, and clarifying your interest before the program ends. Position for it, but don't count on it, keep applying to full-time roles in parallel.
When should I apply for manufacturing engineer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large manufacturers and industrial employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September. Smaller companies, regional manufacturers, and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear throughout the year. Checking regularly and applying as soon as a role fits you is the safest approach.
Are manufacturing engineer internships paid?
Most professional manufacturing engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, large manufacturers and defense contractors tend to pay more than small or nonprofit organizations. Where an employer discloses compensation, listings show it directly so you can compare before you apply.
What should a manufacturing engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools used, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MATLAB, or lean manufacturing methods, and link to or reference a portfolio where the recruiter can see the work. Add relevant coursework, any lab or fabrication experience, and keep everything to one page.
Are there remote manufacturing engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 6% of the manufacturing engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a co-op program for manufacturing engineers?
A co-op is a structured, alternating-semester program where students rotate between full semesters of coursework and full semesters of paid work at a manufacturing employer. Co-ops are longer than standard summer internships, often lasting one to three semesters, and are common at large manufacturers and defense companies. Programs recruit early and fill quickly, so identify co-op partners through your university and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get manufacturing engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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