Engineering Intern (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as O-Cedar®, and Vileda®. The company employs more than 3,800 people and hosts a global distribution network.

Some of your Benefits

Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.

Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.

Aurora, IL

On-Site

Freudenberg Household Products LP (USA)

payments $20-$25/hour

As an Engineering Intern at our Aurora, IL (US) manufacturing plant, you will play a critical role in supporting our engineering team to ensure efficient and effective production processes. This role provides hands-on experience with cutting-edge automated systems allowing the incumbent to delve into state-of-the-art automation technologies. The Aurora plant is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, where the Intern role will contribute to the development, implementation and optimization of new automation, equipment and production lines.

Engineering Intern (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering to validate new production equipment and implement state-of-the-art projects.
• LEAN Engineering – conduct time study and develop standard work instructions for production processes.
• Work closely with robots, PLCs and new manufacturing technology.
• Provide validation support for new installation phase. Support on design, installation, and commissioning new equipment.
• Assist with the monitoring of modifications, upgrades, and troubleshoot existing processes to improve equipment reliability.
• Coordinate equipment fabrication, procurement, installation, start-up, and troubleshooting shop floor issues.
• Develop production product specifications and work instructions.
• Lead training exercises with production and maintenance on new equipment.
• Support implementation of new Industrial manufacturing software (SCADA, MES and CMMS).
  
  

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field), with interest in hands‑on manufacturing or plant‑based environments. Must be local to Aurora, IL, with ability to work on-site.
• Software: Exposure to mechanical design software and 3D modeling (AutoCAD and SolidWorks a plus); intermediate MS Office including Excel (Microsoft Project a plus); Industrial Manufacturing Software (Ignition, SAP - ERP, MES, and CMMS modules) a plus (not required).
• Exposure to or interest in manufacturing automation, such as AMRs/AGVs, industrial robotics (6‑axis, 3‑axis, gantry), and vision systems (experience with ML/AI is a plus but not required).
• Interest in manufacturing process flow; coursework or academic projects related to process analysis/modeling is a plus.
• Ability to read or learn to interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings.
• Basic analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to observe, learn, and help evaluate technical situations. Interest in learning structured work procedures and following established processes. Good safety awareness, organization skills, and willingness to learn technical concepts.
• Ability to work well with and communicate effectively across different teams and levels of the organization.
  
  

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.