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Product Engineering Intern

CompanyMAT Holdings, Inc
LocationHawthorn Woods
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 26, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the GRIE engineering team with Brake Rotor/Drum projects by checking engineering drawings to calculate and input product attributes into a database. Responsibilities also include creating 3D models from 2D drawings and assisting with measuring and staging incoming OE rotors.
Internship Type
intern
Salary Range
$14 - $17
Company Size
1169
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Since 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. has been a diverse, privately-held organization specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, and distribution of high-quality products. With headquarters in Long Grove, IL, MAT has grown to include six subsidiary companies in the U.S. and twelve worldwide, employing over 14,000 people. We proudly deliver high-quality products and trusted brands across two primary sectors: Automotive and Consumer. Within the Automotive segment, we operate the MAT Foundry Group, producing cast iron components for automotive and industrial applications; the Friction Group, specializing in friction braking parts; and the Suspension Components Group, providing suspension systems and components. Our Consumer segment offers a wide array of products, including fencing, lawn and garden accessories, air compressors, pneumatic tools, and outdoor power equipment. Whether we're helping a DIY enthusiast tackle their next project, supplying a crucial component to a global automaker, or providing a durable solution for agricultural needs, we're committed to Delivering Value Together™.
About the Role

Company Description

Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.

You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.

MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen, we ensure it happens with excellence.

We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT

Job Description

This position will be within the GRIE Brake Rotor group, Engineering Department. The intern would assist GRIE engineering team with the job functions to support Brake Rotor /Drum projects.

 

Pay range: $14 - 17 per hour

Principle Responsibilities

  • Check and go through engineering drawings to retrieve /calculate attributes of Brake Surface Width, Mounting Surface Diameter, and Rib Pattern types to add into product database /attribute file. Add missing data on some attributes.
  • Make 3D models from old 2D drawings for Graphical Department to create 360° video clips. 
  • Assist in taking pictures of incoming OE rotors and measuring their weight. Help with staging them on the pallet to be sent out to India for development.
  • Update engineering documents (NPI Master, Catalog Tooling, etc.).

Qualifications

Competencies

  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.
  • Proficient in 3D modeling, preferring Creo (Pro/E).
  • Ability of attention to details.
  • Well organized.
  • Good team working.

 

Education/Experience:

  • College /University students (at least Sophomore) in Engineering or related majors. Mechanical Engineering is plus.
  • 1 year of 3D modeling experience in mechanical product design.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Key Skills
AutoCADMicrosoft Excel3D ModelingCreoPro/EAttention To DetailsOrganizationTeam Working
Categories
EngineeringManufacturing