Job Description

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY

The ITW Innovation Center Analytical Laboratory provides metallurgical and material analysis services for ITW business requests ranging across Automotive, Construction, Food Equipment, Polymer and Fluids, Specialty Products, Test & Measurement and Electronics, as well as Welding businesses.

The Metallurgy Internship will immerse the candidate in a broad range of analysis methods including microscopy, spectroscopy, mechanical, and physical.  Under direction, the candidate will perform sample preparation, test execution, interpretation and communication of findings. As is feasible, candidates will participate directly with an ITW business to gain experience in field of educational focus.  

INTERNSHIP DETAIL

This position will be part of a team responsible for Analytical Lab Metallurgical analysis within the ITW Innovation Center. This is a minimum 12-week internship located in the ITW Innovation Center on the corporate campus in Glenview, Illinois.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• College junior/senior or graduate student, pursuing a degree in Metallurgy.
• A solid knowledge of Metallurgy with emphasis in failure analysis techniques.
• Intellectually curious with a driving interest in laboratory analysis.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical mindset
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter and able to work independently

Additional Information

*ITW Audit Department is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (“ITW” or “the Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email corp_accessibility@itw.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.