Industrial Engineering Co-Op Intern

About the role

ITW Performance Polymers is seeking an Engineering Co‑Op to join the Engineering team at our Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania facility. The Engineering Co‑Op will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing procedures, with a primary focus on creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related manufacturing documentation. The Co‑Op will spend significant time on the production floor observing operations, collecting process data, understanding equipment and operator practices, and identifying process and safety risks. These observations will be translated into clear, effective, and compliant procedures that support safe and efficient manufacturing operations. The Co‑Op will also assist with documentation updates associated with process improvements and operational changes while collaborating with Production, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and R&D teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing procedures.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related manufacturing documentation.
• Spend time on the production floor observing operations, collecting process data, understanding equipment and operator practices, and identifying process and safety risks.
• Translate observations into clear, effective, and compliant procedures.
• Assist with documentation updates for process improvements and operational changes.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and R&D teams.
• Participate in day‑to‑day plant support, mentorship from experienced engineers, and an independent capstone project.
• Develop practical skills in technical writing, process optimization, troubleshooting, project management, and process safety.
• Gain hands‑on manufacturing engineering experience and exposure to batch manufacturing processes for high‑performance polymer and adhesive products.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or higher.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude; desire to work in a “hands‑on” environment.
• Solid troubleshooting skills and the ability to assess the feasibility of engineering designs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including technical writing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting.

Pay

The target compensation for this role is $24.00 to $29.00 per hour.