Job Description

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

ITW’s paid internship program provides unparalleled access to challenging opportunities in high-growth, dynamic industries. Interns are encouraged to think and act like entrepreneurs and are provided significant responsibility and autonomy to get things done. As an intern, you will gain substantial personal learning and career development opportunities through ownership of real-world job assignments, strong coaching and mentorship and networking with senior leaders across the Enterprise.

POSITION SUMMARY

ITW’s IT internship program is aimed at providing meaningful work and experience to our interns with strong managers serving as their mentors.  We expect this summer internship program to give you marketable experiences and skills, as well as introduce you to ITW’s unique way of doing business. 

As an IT Intern you will be working at our corporate campus in Glenview, IL; one of Chicago’s northern suburbs.  Our campus includes a fitness center at no cost to the employees, cafeteria, outdoor volleyball courts, walking trails around the campus, employee resource groups, corporate discounts, dry cleaning services, covered/outdoor parking, and much more.  We are one block walk to the nearest Metra station, and it is a quick 20-minute train ride to downtown Chicago, museums, lakefront, and activities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

A typical day during the internship might include:

• Researching assigned technology related topics to identify and summarize key points
• Working with various IT leaders and teams across ITW to document common challenges, innovative approaches, or successful practices
• Curating IT community posts about Frameworks & Vendor Program updates, tracking discussions for follow-ups or additional ideas/actions
• Coordinating IT Community of Interest meetings as a facilitator, working with technology vendor representatives and ITW IT leaders
• Assisting in the creation and presentation of webinar(s) or town halls for IT staff around the world
• Collecting and analyzing data about technology solutions used by ITW businesses
• Creating or enhancing intranet pages in SharePoint related to IT Frameworks
• Collaborating with fellow interns on a group project for Corporate IT

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate Degree Program with a focus on Information Technology, Business, or Digital Marketing. Junior status preferred.
• Maintenance of a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA is required
• Strong research and critical thinking skills
• Effective written, visual, and verbal communication skills
• Collaborates well in both one-on-one and teamwork settings
• Proficient in using software applications, especially Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with SharePoint is a plus

Additional Information

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.