University of Minnesota Engineering Co-op (2025 Spring Semester)

Company Description

Founded in 1912, ITW (NYSE : ITW) is a global industrial company centered on a differentiated and proprietary business model.

The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the ITW Business Model to generate solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required.

ITW’s more than 43,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture. In 2021, the company achieved revenues of $ billion, with roughly half coming from outside North America.

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Job Description

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering student to Co-op with us during the 2025 spring and summer terms.

The position will be 40 hours / week.

Hours are typical business hours, Mon-Fri

Position is located on-site in Lakeville, Minnesota (

Examples of past intern tasks and projects include :

Validating product offering of oven shelving capacities by calculating component deflections, comparing with measured values and writing a report with recommendations

Product / component simplification and standardization which included analysis of existing components, research on alternatives and design (solid Works 3D CAD) of new components

Testing of oven chamber temperature and air flow uniformity, installing thermocouples and anemometers, operating data logger, graphing results

The engineering co-op student will be teamed-up with a mentor and will work on a main project and multiple minor projects.

The scopes of the projects are chosen such that the intern can complete many of the projects within the co-op period. Additionally, the co-op student will job shadow employees from various departments and learn about the business practices and philosophies of a Fortune 300 company like ITW.

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Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor level or higher degree program in Mechanical Engineering and within one year of graduation
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required
• High degree of technical aptitude
• Results oriented
• Strong communication skills

Additional Information

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.