Intern – Manufacturing Application Development – Summer 2025

Job Function:

Engineering

Location:

US, IL, Bolingbrook

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

Intern – Manufacturing Application Development

The Manufacturing Application Development intern will support the development of the Ignition manufacturing execution system (MES). Day to day intern activities include:

• Designing and implementing data management strategies for the integration of MES solutions with our ERP system, test platforms, and plant automation equipment that can be scaled with G&W Electric manufacturing growth.
• Modifying and adapting the MES system to the production and business needs of the organization including customizing existing MES software, or helping to drive the addition of new software modules, to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and improve system reliability.
• Assessing and helping implement traceability reporting.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages – Python and JavaScript preferred.
• Familiarity with REST APIs.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of SQL and databases.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with web frameworks (e.g., Django, React, or Node.js) is a plus.
• Knowledge or experience in machine learning and data processing techniques is a plus.

Why join us? G&W enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

*G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

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