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SUMMER 2027

Shure offers a challenging, fun, and rewarding summer internship program. The twelve-week program is offered to undergraduate and graduate students. We offer internships with a variety of work arrangements from onsite interns to fully remote in US. Each intern will receive a competitive salary. Additionally, Interns who are asked to relocate to Illinois for onsite internships will receive a housing stipend to cover living expenses. Applications will be collected, reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted in late fall/early winter.

As a Shure Packaging Engineering Intern, you will assist with the development and execution of sustainable packaging solutions for Shure's legendary audio product portfolio. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and manufacturing, to ensure that our packaging design meets customer requirements, regulatory compliance, and sustainability targets.  

This internship will be Hybrid, based in Niles, IL. 

• Work to catalog and update existing packaging parts and documentation. 

• Identify opportunities for consolidation of existing parts. 

• Work directly with packaging suppliers to validate existing documentation and parts. 

• Intern may create fully defined 3D models and associated 2D documentation using CAD software (Siemens NX and ArtiosCAD). 

• Endeavor to reduce the environmental impact of Shure Packaging.  Monitor and report on sustainable packaging performance metrics such as cost, carbon footprint, and waste reduction. 

• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging sustainable packaging technologies. 

• Support ongoing production/manufacturing via the engineering change process, as needed. 

• Support Senior and Staff Packaging Engineers as needed.  

• In-process of a Bachelor’s in Packaging Engineering or Packaging Science.  

• Previous packaging internship experience a plus. 

• Knowledge of packaging materials and structures, manufacturing processes, and supply chain logistics. 

• Possess an eagerness for continued design skills growth, and a passion to apply them to develop packaging for world-class audio products. 

• Familiarity with packaging specific software such as ArtiosCAD and Cape Pack Palletizing Software a plus.  

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and cross functional team environment (including global team members), soliciting guidance and input from team members when needed to complete assignments. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

WHO WE ARE

Shure’s mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide – and for over a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn’t stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.

Shure is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Join Shure and Amplify Your Impact. Explore our unique culture and learn the key pillars that define our legacy of excellence.

THE MIX MATTERS
Don’t check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you’re excited about this role, believe you’ve got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Modeled by extensive market analysis and economic best practices, Shure offers competitive intern compensation that is reviewed and adjusted annually by our Total Rewards Team to attract, hire, and retain the industry’s top intern talent. Each internship has an hourly rate which varies from $23-$43 per hour based on job function (Engineering, IT, Business, etc) and year completed in school (Junior, Masters 2nd year, PHD, etc). 

WE GOT YOU - Our Benefits

At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our associates. Benefits for our interns include retirement savings plans and paid time off, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, and work-life balance initiatives. To learn more, check out our Intern Benefits At A Glance

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