The Opportunity As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will work alongside our engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to support projects and initiatives at MAPEI's West Chicago manufacturing facility. You will gain hands-on experience applying mechanical engineering principles to equipment, processes, and continuous-improvement projects in a live manufacturing environment. This experience may lead to future full-time engineering opportunities within corporate engineering or field operations. Support engineering projects involving manufacturing equipment and facility systems. Help develop/update equipment drawings, specifications, layouts, and technical documentation. Collect, organize, and analyze equipment and process-performance data. Assist with preparing project plans, reports, presentations, and other deliverables. Support preventive maintenance, reliability, safety, and continuous-improvement initiatives. Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and other cross-functional teams. The Program Details Full-time schedule (40 hours per week) Internship duration: May-August 2027 (12 weeks) Practical, hands-on learning at MAPEI's West Chicago manufacturing facility Host location: West Chicago, IL What's in it for you? Hourly Pay rate up to $23.00 commensurate on role and location Housing stipends consideration, available in certain situations Mentorship and opportunities to collaborate with experienced engineering professionals Hands-on field and business experience Permanent full-time job opportunities after graduation What you bring Actively pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field (juniors and seniors preferred) Strong communication skills, initiative, curiosity An innovative mindset and strong motivation to learn and succeed Willingness to travel Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities MAPEIP3