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Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Bosch · Lincolnshire, IL · $20.00–$27.00 an hour · Internship · Manufacturing

Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The internship runs June 2 to August 6, 2027 in Lincolnshire. Does that work for you?

What they are checking: Honest fit with the dates and location the posting states precisely.

Tell me about a project where you had to work out what to do without being told.

What they are checking: The posting asks for self-directed and motivated, which is what an intern is judged on.

What do you want to have learned by the time this ends?

What they are checking: The programme exists to develop future engineers, so a plan is fair to expect.

What would you do

How would you go about finding waste in an assembly cell?

What they are checking: The posting names determining methods to eliminate waste and improving throughput.

How would you ask for help on a factory floor where everyone looks busy?

What they are checking: The practical skill that decides whether an intern learns anything.

About the work

Tell me about your CAD work, particularly in Creo.

What they are checking: The posting asks for basic CAD proficiency, preferably PTC Creo, so it is checked plainly.

Walk me through a drawing you dimensioned and how you decided on tolerances.

What they are checking: The posting names dimensioning drawings, and tolerancing is where students are usually weakest.

What do you understand 5S to be, and where have you seen it used?

What they are checking: The posting names implementing 5S, and an honest answer from a student is fine.

Tell me about an experiment or test you ran and what you did with the results.

What they are checking: The posting names testing experiments and following a measurement plan.

What do you know about FMEA?

What they are checking: The posting lists it, and a student either met it in a class or did not.

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The full job description

As published by Bosch.

We are hiring for 2027 Summer Interns! The goal of HydraForce’s internship program is to develop future engineering resources for our organization while providing support to our Engineering groups. We structure the engineering internship to allow candidates the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill-sets unique to our industry. Project tasks reflect an increasing level of technical complexity based on demonstrated proficiency and success on prior assignments. Although there is no guarantee of employment, it is our goal to have our interns fully capable of stepping into an entry-level engineering position upon graduation. Supporting Job Elements: • Tool design • Creo background (3D modeling) • Dimensioning drawings • Testing experiments • Follow a measurement plan • FMEA • Improve layouts of assembly cell • Developing improvements that will help with throughput • Determine methods to eliminate waste • Implementing 5S methodology • Production assembly assistance • Testing assistance Internship Dates: June 2, 2027-August 6, 2027 • Committed to an engineering college undergraduate program • A minimum on 3.0 GPA • Basic proficiency in CAD modeling, preferably in PTC Creo • Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite • Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills • Self-directed and motivated Majors Desired: Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering Technology The US base hourly range for this position will be in between $20- $27/hour depending on the credits accumulated for the undergraduate students. Your Recruiter can share more details about the specific hourly range during the interview process. Must Have: • Must have US work authorization. This position is NOT open for International Assignments( OPT/CPT Candidates) • Indefinite U.S work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

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