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Engineer Intern

CompanyPHOENIX CLOSURES
LocationAurora
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The primary role is to support the engineering group by assisting with daily tasks and applicable projects where their abilities are needed. Essential functions include updating product and engineering drawings using CAD software and collecting data for production improvement opportunities.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$22 - $25
Company Size
318
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Securing your product with a PHOENIX closure means the integrity of what you have worked hard to create will remain safe and protected. A PHOENIX closure represents over 135 years and six generations of packaging experience and innovation. 165+ patents and billions of packages later, PHOENIX stays ahead of the industry changes and challenges and continues to be future-focused. Your closure is manufactured in one of five, modern and highly efficient manufacturing facilities in the USA. No matter what closure your product needs, PHOENIX can partner with you to bring your brand to the next level. If you can imagine it, we can create it. PHOENIX aims to build a future that is secure. We strive to create a legacy that demonstrates our commitment to human and product safety, a passionate pursuit of excellence, responsible use of our resources and innovation that is focused on a sustainable future.
About the Role

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

The Engineering Intern is a temporary position that   allows college students, studying a technical discipline, to work for PHOENIX   to gain valuable business & technical skills that may be applied to their   curriculum and to their future career. The intern will work closely with   staff Engineers, Designers, Sales, as well as manufacturing resources from   equipment operators through management level personnel. The primary role is   to support the engineering group in any area where assistance is needed on   daily tasks and projects where their abilities are applicable.

  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

· Assist engineering department on assigned projects

· Use CAD software to update product drawings and   engineering drawings

· Data collection related to identifying production   improvement opportunities including Lean Manufacturing principles

· Understand equipment troubleshooting methods

· Assis other departments such as QA and Manufacturing   with technical problem resolution

· Work with and/or creating databases for data   control, manipulation and evaluation

· Desire and ability to work in a diverse, fast   moving, manufacturing environment

  


Requirements

 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

· Minimum 1 year of college study in   Engineering, Industrial Design, or another relevant technical area


EXPERIENCE:

· 3D CAD software, SolidWorks preferred

· 3D printing and post-processing

· Proficient in MS Office with specific   focus on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

· Excellent written, verbal and   presentation skills for communicating within the organization

· Strong organizational skills with high   attention to detail

· Must be team oriented with the ability to   work on high collaboration and performance teams


OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures


EQUIPMENT USED:

· Laptop

· 3D printers

· Calipers


SOFTWARE USED: 

· Microsoft Office Suite, SolidWorks, Mini-Tab


CONTACTS:

· Director of Engineering; Design Engineers;   Mold/Tooling Engineer; Plant Engineers

· Internal Customers: Manufacturing, Sales, Customer   Service

· External Customers

· Suppliers


SUPERVISION:

· Reports to Sr. Manager of Sustainability &   Innovation

Key Skills
CAD SoftwareSolidWorks3D PrintingData CollectionLean ManufacturingTroubleshootingDatabase ManagementOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailTeamworkPresentation SkillsExcelWordPowerPoint
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & Research