Intern, Engineer - Manufacturing

The Opportunity

As a Manufacturing Engineer student hire you will work alongside MAPEI’s corporate engineering and maintenance teams to support key projects and initiatives across Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain. This hands-on experience can lead to full-time engineering roles in either corporate or field-based settings.

• Perform engineering tasks using standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Support product development activities, including testing and technical support
• Collect, analyze, and document relevant data and metrics
• Assist in preparing reports, technical documentation, and project deliverables
• Conduct field visits and site assessments based on project needs

The Program Details

• Full-time schedule (40 hours/week)
• Co-Op: May 2026 – December 2026 (6 months)
• Internship: May 2026 – August 2026 (3 months)
• Practical learning in our West Chicago Plant.
• Host locations: West Chicago, IL

What’s in it for you?

• Hourly Pay rate up to $23.00 based on role and location
• Housing stipends consideration, available in certain situations
• Exposure to various technical and operational functions 
• Practical hands-on learning in live factory environment
• Potential for full-time job opportunities after graduation

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Energetic, innovative mindset
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate
• Willingness to travel 
• A strong drive to succeed

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

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MAPEI is a world leader in the manufacturing of solutions of excellence for the building industry. Founded in Milan in 1937, MAPEI has more than 11,000 employees worldwide, with 100 subsidiaries in 57 countries and 86 manufacturing plants in 35 nations.  Working for MAPEI

Our products are sold in residential and commercial channels, including national retail organizations. Some of our products include mortars, grouts, adhesives, concrete restorations products and various types of concrete and cement admixtures. We are extremely focused on green and sustainability initiatives, currently channeling 70% of our research work done into the development of sustainable products.

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