Mechanical Engineering Intern

Job Description:

Apply here for the 2027 MTS Mechanical Engineering Internship!

Internship Experience

Join the MTS Systems Internship Program, where you'll take on impactful projects, connect with industry leaders, and grow your career. As an intern, you'll work on real-world challenges that directly influence our business, while building a professional network with fellow interns and top leaders across Minnesota and beyond! This full-time, paid internship is located on-site in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. You'll be part of a collaborative team, working with a manager and mentor to complete a project from start to finish during the summer. Plus, with flexible start and end dates, you can tailor the experience to your schedule. Throughout the program, you'll have opportunities to attend networking events, both within MTS and across ITW’s divisions in Minnesota. You’ll also enjoy personal and professional development sessions, plus fun activities like baseball games, happy hours, and summer sports leagues. At the end of the summer, you'll present your project to MTS business leaders, showcasing your contributions and impact. If you're ready for a summer filled with learning, growth, and excitement, the MTS Systems Internship Program is for you!

Who We Are?

MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Customers including Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies and the world’s leading researchers in materials, seismic and other engineering disciplines all rely on our complex test and simulation systems to determine the reliability of product properties and to comply with quality standards.

MTS is an ITW company. ITW is a Fortune 300 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with 49,000 employees across 56 countries worldwide. The company´s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns and offers career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe. At ITW we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make decisions and take ownership to create innovative solutions for our customers all over the world.

Our unique ITW Business Model applied across all segments and businesses gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and keeps us grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.

Opportunities to Get Involved and Give Back

• Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led organizations that bring together diverse groups of people to share experiences and innovative ideas to help accelerate our path to full potential: Careers at ITW | ITW jobs (

• It is also our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment, we strive to create a place where everyone is welcome to contribute their talents and ideas!

• ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program provide employees an opportunity to give back and help families in our neighborhoods who are in need

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree

• 3.0 GPA or above.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Eager to learn, with a proactive and positive attitude.

• Leadership and teamwork capabilities required (extracurricular, academic, etc.).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Must be able to work onsite at our Eden Prairie, MN location.

• Previous relevant internship experience preferred.

Compensation Information:

$19.00 - $29.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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.