Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)

Danfoss in Loves Park, IL is searching for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to work with the New Product Development team during Summer 2025. This internship willallow the student to gain experience and assist in variousproduct development activities including working with a team in a product development role, design assumption, design skills, test definition, test operation and documentation.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Participate indesign team activities that include team and individual tasks
• Support for engineering build and test within an active design team
• Work with cross functional team for ongoing product development
• Work within the product design group for identified development task to completion and provide information to support report/documentation
• Work with an external vendors to support part procurement
• The laboratory environment includes 3-phase high voltage systems, 0-690 Volts, 2000 amps.
• Lock Out/Tag Out and Arc Flash training is provided.

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with junior status or higher.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Solid modeling from concept to final part and completion for use considered an advantage
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong technical writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively through written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and ability to work well in team environment.
• Goal oriented, assertive, and enthusiastic personality.

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.