Quality Control Intern Jobs in Elgin, IL (NOW HIRING)

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.

Under direct supervision of Senior Engineers, the Process Engineering Machine Controls Intern assists with research, development, and implementation of new or improved manufacturing process control systems.  Assists with programming and integration of automated equipment using Labview, PLC programming, or other machine control languages/systems.  Learns how Shure Process Engineering provides support in this regard to manufacturing engineering for all plants, as well as various project teams, including Commodity Management Teams, New Product Teams, and Advanced Development Teams.   

This Internship is Onsite based in Niles, IL. 

• Learns about Shure's industrial control and data collections systems philosophy and begins applying to projects worked on. 

• With the assistance of more senior engineers, learns how to create project plans for applications requiring machine control, including participation in creation of schedules, design of experiments, budgetary considerations, and machine control implementation. 

• Assists with the development and implementation of industry-standard machine controls for future manufacturing systems. 

• Assists with equipment and process modifications, incorporating to improve Shure's monitoring and data collecting capabilities for existing product lines. 

• Assists with defining processing equipment data collection and machine control requirements and specifications for a given application 

• Works with more senior engineers on experiments in order to compile and evaluate test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for manufacturing process or material specifications.  

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering   

• Basic knowledge of project documentation, including but not limited to schedules, drawings, lab notebooks, process reports, and project files and learns to use professional concepts 

• Working knowledge of basic software used in engineering: Labview, PLC ladder logic, MiniTab, MS Office Suite including Project 

• Able to apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues. 

• Able to follow standard instructions, practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data 

• Begins working on projects, with scope limited to specific tasks 

• Works under close supervision of more senior engineers 

• Has basic knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts, Quality, Statistics, and electro/mechanical design 

• Has basic knowledge of MRP systems 

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 MATTERSDon'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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