Mechanical Engineer Intern

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer Intern | Klein Tools

The Tone:
This is an internship at Klein Tools, located in Lincolnshire, IL. Klein Tools is a company focused on consistently bringing new products to market each year. This role offers an intern the chance to contribute directly to product development, providing essential support and feedback that helps meet critical deadlines.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Lincolnshire, IL
• Pay: $22–$27 hourly
• Team: New Product Development Team, collaborating with Quality and Manufacturing teams.
• Mission: This intern will provide essential project support and feedback to the new product development team to ensure critical deadlines are met.
• Tech Stack: 3D printing, basic modeling, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• 3D Print Production: Create and post-process 3D prints for review by the new product development team.
• Design Support: Create or modify basic engineering models and prints.
• Prototype & Fixture Development: Design and build prototypes and test fixtures, then provide recommendations for improvements.
• Product Testing & Analysis: Conduct product testing in the engineering lab, accurately report results, and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Manufacturing Process Improvement: Partner with the manufacturing team to propose enhancements for manufacturing processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required.
• Skills: Basic computer proficiency, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), excellent verbal and written communication, effective teamwork, strong organizational and detail-oriented skills, ability to prioritize and follow up on tasks.