Electrical Engineer Internship- Summer 2025

Buehler, a division of Illinois Tool Works, is a leading manufacturer of scientific equipment and supplies for use in material analysis.  Over the past 80+ years, Buehler has established sales, manufacturing and laboratory services located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.  Comprised of world-class products and brands, such as Wilson Hardness, Buehler continues a long history of providing market-leading technology to support our customers in their sample preparation and material analysis applications. 

Buehler’s parent company,  ITW, is a Fortune 200 global diversified industrial manufacturer of value-added consumables and specialty equipment with related service businesses. The Company focuses on profitable growth with strong returns across worldwide platforms and businesses. The businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets.

This internship will be based out of ITW's business unit, Buehler in Lake Bluff, IL. Buehler falls within ITW's Test and Measurement Segment. To learn more about our brand, please visit www.buehler.com. This internship will require an onsite presence but has the flexibility to work from home some days.

• Collaborate with the Engineering team to select electrical components and design electrical systems for new products based on customer needs.
• Create test procedures, conduct product testing, analyze results, and recommend design changes for electrical systems on new and existing products.
• Participate in product design risk assessments & incorporate findings to define, understand, and minimize potential risk to products and customers.
• Support the development of quality, manufacturing, and supplier inspection and verification procedures.
• Update and revise engineering drawings to implement design changes to production through Engineering Change Notice process.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical failures with engineering supervision.

• Junior status students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with OrCAD or Altium, AutoDesk Inventor
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary
• Strong collaborator and ability to partner with other key cross-functional areas such as Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and Service
• High level of problem-solving and analytical skills
• Onsite availability

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

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.