What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Mechanical Engineering (Summer 2025) position at The Chamberlain Group LLC?
About Chamberlain Group:
Chamberlain Group is a global leader in access solutions. Our leading brands like LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Merlin and Grifco are found in millions of homes and commercial applications across the globe. Our innovative products powered by the myQ digital ecosystem provide customers with smart access solutions to move safely through garages, homes, communities, businesses, and storage facilities.
At Chamberlain Group, we hire smart people to work on cool products for a connected world.
About our Internship Program:
At Chamberlain Group, our interns work on real, meaningful projects that are at the center of our business strategy and our company’s transformation. Our program offers you:
- Development & Skills Training: We offer informative workplace success sessions to hone your skills, covering topics from time management to effective communication.
- Networking: Events are open to interns and full-time employees to encourage early-career networking and guidance opportunities.
- Mentorship: You’ll be assigned a full-time employee as your mentor who will guide you throughout your program.
- Conversations with Leaders: Meet with and learn from our CEO and other leaders at CG through intimate and authentic Q&A sessions.
- Community Giving: Attend volunteer outings with other interns to give back in the community.
About the Role:
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will be responsible for applying knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices in general machine design projects that have limited complexity. The main emphasis of this role will be on design, development, and sustainability of consumer products focused on access control. Examples of access control products you could work on include wireless remote controls, garage door openers, gate openers and commercial door openers. In this position, you will support other mechanical engineers in day-to-day tasks and interact, communicate and contribute within a cross functional team environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Mechanical Engineering Interns can expect to do the following:
Modify or create low-complexity parts, applying principles of strengths of materials, statics, dynamics, and material science
Create component and assembly drawings using Creo
Attend meetings, including project status, product demos, and design reviews
Work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team
Perform basic stress / strain calculations on components and apply basic FEA analysis
Create prototype parts and assemblies to provide proof of concept
Participate in basic failure analysis and problem-solving tactics
Participate in peer reviews for product design
Assist other team members with projects as needed
Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related field at an accredited college or university
Must be able to work at our Oak Brook, IL office (15 miles west of Chicago) or Elmhurst, IL testing lab 3 days a week
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Basic understanding of plastic injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, and machine design elements
Working knowledge of any 3D CAD software, Creo preferred
Working knowledge of MS Office products
Strong analytical abilities and effective communication skills
We are currently only considering applicants for internship and co-op positions who do not require employment sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates working on OPT authorization will not be considered.
Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence Recruiting@Chamberlain.com.
