Intern – Sustaining Engineering – 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 – Sustaining Engineering

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Lead Sustaining Engineer, this position will assist the team working independently performing tests and contributing to the design process in order to contribute to many open projects.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities:

• Participate in product investigation, improvement activities.
• Preform root cause analysis as part of a team and investigate findings and evaluate changes.
• Assist with larger Sustaining Projects and validation testing and documenting and reviewing results.
• Shadow Sustianing Engineers on Shop Calls and Supply Chain Support Projects.
• Assemble, Test, and document mechanisms and switches for validation testing

Required Qualifications:

• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Major
• Hands-on Lab Experience
• CAD Experience

Our Internship Program Commitment

G&W Electric’s Internship Program gives students the opportunity to gain practical, challenging, and meaningful on-the-job work experience while working for a global organization and industry leader. Interns are challenged to demonstrate their strengths and apply their knowledge to help us achieve our business strategy. Our goal is that students will take what they’ve learned and apply it to their future career, perhaps a long prosperous career with G&W Electric.

Program Perks

• Competitive Pay
• Independent and Collaborative Projects
• Organized social activities
• Team building events and professional development workshops to enhance your business savvy
• Networking with leadership and other professionals
• Building partnerships for future permanent career opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

Interns are well compensated with a competitive salary. Compensation is based on the number of years that you have completed toward your undergraduate/graduate degree or Ph.D. Housing is also available if needed.

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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. All new hires will be required to participate in G&W Electric’s pre-employment process including background check, drug screen and physical (as needed)

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

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