Engineering Intern, Summer 2027

Job overview

The Engineering Intern, Summer 2027 role is full-time and onsite in Sterling, IL. Pay is $28.00 per hour. The program starts May 25, 2027, lasts 10 weeks, and may extend up to two additional weeks based on business needs and intern availability. Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean-Fogg company, makes engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets. The intern takes on a guided engineering project to address manufacturing challenges and contribute to improvements in safety, quality, productivity, cost, or product performance. The work includes gathering and analyzing data, documenting findings, collaborating across functions, and presenting project results and recommendations to facility leadership.

What you'll do

• Learn and follow facility safety practices
• work with team members to define a project and develop practical solutions
• collect and analyze engineering or production data
• use assignment-relevant tools such as CAD, testing equipment, data analysis, root cause analysis, or lean methods
• document work and communicate progress
• present project findings and recommendations to facility leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

engineering intern

summer 2027

sterling il

maclean-fogg

mallard manufacturing

manufacturing engineering

quality engineering

process improvement

automation and controls

product design

$28 per hour

10-week program

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible interns at this location may receive a one-time $3,000 taxable housing allowance under the stated eligibility conditions
• interns receive guidance and feedback from experienced engineers and manufacturing professionals.

Why this role

Students at all college class levels may apply; previous internship experience is not required. Eligible interns may receive a one-time $3,000 taxable housing allowance if the stated distance and temporary-housing conditions are met.

About the employer

MacLean-Fogg is hiring for this role. Industry: Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping. Sector: 33.