Job Description

This role will provide an opportunity to gain a comprehensive introduction to the world of construction fasteners and anchors. The intern will be responsible for furthering new product development projects ranging from early stage idea generation to product design and testing. They will work independently to produce engineering solutions to relevant problems, as well as work on a team with a common end goal.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in product development by using engineering skills to design prototypes
• Conduct tests per relevant ASTMs and analyze results to effectively draw conclusions and inform business decisions
• Become familiar with accepted residential construction techniques
• Gain knowledge of customer insights/preferences to inform design decisions for new product development
• Use mechanical engineering coursework/experience to come up with innovative solutions to fastener design problems
• Work effectively with fellow engineers/technicians/model makers 
• Must be able to flex between Glenview and Lake Forest about 20% of the time (20 miles from Glenview)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Rising Senior pursuing Engineering or Science degree; Mechanical preferred
• Science/engineering coursework (Physics, Chemistry, Mechanics, Dynamics)
• Demonstrated experience designing mechanical elements and analyzing performance
• Strong problem-solving skills

Qualifications

EXPECTED LEARNINGS:

• Solid modeling - Solidworks.
• Prototyping and design for manufacturing.
• Analytical testing
• Design of Experiments

JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Ability to make logical and sound decisions and to know when to act independently and when to seek assistance
• Curiosity & Learning Orientation:  Actively identifying new areas for learning and applying newly gained knowledge/skill on the job
• Drive to Excel:  Driven to succeed and willing to go the extra mile.  Perseveres in the face of obstacles and challenges
• Interpersonal Skills & communication:  Ability to work collaboratively and partner well with others, express oneself verbally and in writing, and listen well

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Combination of office/desk time and warehouse/laboratory time.  Some travel may be required to construction jobsites or fabrication plants.  Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to lift up to 50 lbs., sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and regularly required to walk.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  Warehouse can be warm during the summer.

Additional Information

ITW’s products and solutions are at work all over the world - in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. You are never, whether you know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution. In the words of a Mal Pancoast quote, at ITW, "You get paid to impact the world." 

ITW Residential & Renovation offers a broad range of professional grade anchoring tools and fasteners for numerous construction applications. Our products include wood to wood fastening systems (Paslode), structural wood fasteners (GRK Fasteners™), concrete anchoring systems (Tapcon®, Red Head®, Ramset®), underlayment screws (Rock-On®, Backer-On®), self-drilling screws (Teks®) and drywall anchoring systems (E-Z Ancor®). ITW Residential & Renovation excels in meeting the growing demands from Pro end-users for high-quality home improvement and construction fastening products. Our products are trusted by industry professionals and each brand is the market leader in its respective category in terms of quality, performance and ease of use.

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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