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Elkay

Industrial Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Freeport, IL

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Seniority
Internship
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
29 Sept 2026

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the posting

Industrial Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally.

Additional Job Description

We are targeting students completing their sophomore or junior year of college who are interested in working in a dynamic and engaging work environment to participate in our internship program. Elkay interns will apply the skills and knowledge developed in college while contributing to exciting real world projects!

The Industrial Engineering Intern will assist the Engineering Manager with various projects to support the manufacturing plant by performing the following duties:

Optimizing workflow by process mapping

Eliminating bottlenecks to increase efficiencies

Redesign/optimization of layouts

Conduct line balance review of assembly lines

Execution of time studies and standards development

The student will gain experience in the day-to-day activities and project work done by a typical industrial engineer.

We are targeting students completing their sophomore or junior year of college who are interested in working in a dynamic and engaging work environment to participate in our internship program. Students completing their freshman year may apply, but we prefer students already into their core curriculum. Elkay interns will apply the skills and knowledge developed in college while contributing to exciting real-world projects!

Qualifications:

Students completing their sophomore or junior year working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field strongly preferred

Must be able to work 40 hours per week

Ability to work with others, but highly self-motivated to achieve individual tasks efficiently

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong attention to detail a must

Creative problem-solving skills essential; strong analytical skills desired

Computer skills including excellent skills with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

AutoCAD Experience Required

GPA desired: 3.0 or better

The compensation range(s) identified below are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on compensable factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training, and other relevant business and organizational factors. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range.

The compensation range for this position is $19.50-21.50/hour.

**THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.**

E qual Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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