Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. ITW, with approximately 14.8 billion dollars in global revenues, operates 7 major segments with businesses in 55 countries that employ approximately 48,000 women and men. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 17,000 active patents.

　　POSITION SUMMARY:

　　The Application Engineering Intern will have responsibility for supporting, designing, and reviewing our product applications with the engineering team. The Applications Engineering intern will primarily support our Motion business in Frankfort, IL Facility, but may also have assignments in our Rockford Facility.

　　PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following:

　　Reviews product applications design for compliance with engineering principles, customer contract requirements and related specifications.

　　Reviews/designs product into customer applications using ITW Tools (i.e.: gear trax, working models, time studies, and kinematics, etc.).

　　Reviews customer / ITW designs for tooling and product functional feasibility, where applicable. Presents results to customer.

　　Addresses any product or applications issues or concerns with the customer as they arise.

　　Prepares new product cost breakdown with the support of operations.

　　Coordinates and performs activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.

　　Assists in the evaluation and approval of design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.

　　Manages and leads typical/minor projects by applying the APQP process with a cross functional team.

　　Applies ITW Toolbox to assure proper execution of projects from the design to manufacturing.

　　Creates detailed budget and controls expenditures within limitation of project budget

　　Assists and understands the corrective action process related to manufacturing and design.

　　Secures competitive tooling quotes, sources new tools and tracks tool build timing to assure due dates are met for new products or product evolutions (including customer funded tooling CAPEX).

　　Responsible for data transfers between customers and suppliers.

　　Interact with customers and vendors through the phases of current product application design and for manufacturing process as new products are developed and launched.

　　Supports the customer and builds customer relationship while addressing their product/application needs.

　　Learns from Applications Managers and Engineer(s) to apply design, product and applications expertise, testing, etc.

　　Through applications support, seeks and identifies product improvement and evolution opportunities.

　　Supports/participates in DFMEA and DVP&R creation for new products

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Engineering Technology preferred

　　Working knowledge of CAD (SolidWorks or CATIA)

　　Excellent organization and interpersonal skills

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills

　　Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel

　　Project Management experience preferred

　　Knowledge of the automotive industry

　　Understanding of plastic injection molding, tooling and assembly process

　　80/20 mindset and understanding

　　Ability to convert customer specifications to value added solutions

　　Leadership skills

　　Self-starter

　　Strong Mechanical aptitude

　　ITW offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including competitively priced medical and dental coverage the first of the month following hire, free life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and immediate 401k matching. Additional retirement savings contribution (above and beyond 401k) is awarded at no cost after one year.

　　ITW is an equal opportunity, equal employment, affirmative action employer. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is welcome to contribute their unique talents and ideas. We encourage applications from females, males, disabled/protected or other veterans, persons with disabilities, all races and ethnicities, sexual orientations and gender identities. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable persons with disabilities to apply and to perform the essential job functions. If you require assistance with completing an application, please reply that you require assistance.

　　ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

　　As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

　　_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. _

　　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.