Mechanical Engineer Intern - Roselle, IL

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world's premier end-of-line packaging company.

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 candidate's 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

Education:

Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor's or Master's 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

Signode's 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.

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 HRRecruiting@Signode.com.

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 employee's 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.