Engineering Intern Summer 2026

Job Description

Looking for some hands-on, real world engineering experience? Hendrickson is searching for Summer Interns to join their engineering team in Woodridge, IL.

Essential Functions :

Our interns will spend the summer becoming acclimated with Unigraphics NX and TeamCenter; learning standard company engineering processes and tools; gaining an understanding of machining processes, castings, steel forming; gaining an understanding how to read documentations and drawings; learning how drawings correlate to fixtures; and gaining an exposure to the validation engineering group and again an understanding of that part of the development process. Depending on their assigned programs, interns could see assignments consisting of collecting and analyzing data, introduction to FEA, fatigue calculations, exposure to ride and handling, vehicle dynamics, reliability testing, and statistics. Students may also spend time in our Validation's R&D Lab doing hands on testing if the assigned program calls for it.

Education and Training :

• Students who are pursuing an engineering degree at an accredited college or university are eligible to apply.

Minimum Qualifications :

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is $21.00-25.00 based on the student's grade classification. This pay range is provided to ensure transparency and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

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Benefits

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.