Quality Engineer Intern

The Impact You'll Make

You’ll help strengthen quality programs and processes at our Danfoss Drives manufacturing facility in Loves Park, Illinois. This summer internship gives you hands-on exposure to how quality drives performance, reliability, and customer trust.

Working alongside experienced Quality and QEHS professionals, you’ll contribute to real improvement initiatives that support both local operations and Danfoss’ global standards. Your work will directly influence how data, processes, and people come together to deliver high-quality products.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support quality initiatives such as defect tracking, non-conformance analysis, and data validation
• Participate in root cause problem solving, including RCPS and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to gather feedback and improve quality tools and processes
• Assist with updates to PFMEAs and Control Plans for existing products
• Review and revise SOPs and work instructions to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with the Quality Management System (QMS)
  
  

What We're Looking For

• You’re currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• You communicate clearly and work well with others across different functions and environments
• You’re organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks and priorities
• You’re confident using Microsoft Office and interested in how data supports decision‑making
• Familiarity with quality concepts, PFMEA, or Control Plans is a plus
  
  

What You'll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• The US base hourly range for this internship is $22- $25. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
  
  

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.