Since its founding more than 100 years ago, ITW has become one of the world's leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. We place a high premium on the development of innovative solutions-most of which are developed in tandem with our customers. And we continue to ensure that our customers receive timely, cost-effective service for the innovative products we provide.
ITW's differentiated business model is composed of a set of unique core capabilities: our proprietary 80/20 business process, customer-back innovation, and our well-known decentralized entrepreneurial culture. These capabilities are unmistakably ITW-and key to our longevity and strong performance.
ITW's products and solutions are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.
Some ITW Divisions and Products you may have heard of:
Hi-Cone: Packaging systems for beer and soft drinks
ITW Deltar: Capless refueling system, which created a new standard in auto manufacturing.
Rain-X: Windshield Wipers, Glass Cleaners, Car Washes, etc.
Today, ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that employs nearly 50,000 people with operations in 55 countries with headquarters in Glenview, IL. We are conveniently located across from the Metra commuter rail, with access to an on-site gym, caf and active employee resource groups.
Internship Program Overview:
ITW's paid internship program provides unparalleled access to challenging opportunities in high-growth, dynamic industries. Interns are encouraged to think and act like entrepreneurs and are provided significant responsibility and autonomy to get things done. As an intern, you will gain substantial personal learning and career development opportunities through ownership of real-world job assignments, strong coaching and mentorship and networking with senior leaders across the Enterprise.
Position Summary
ITW's IT internship program is aimed at providing meaningful work and experience to our interns with strong managers serving as their mentors. We expect this summer internship program to give you marketable experiences and skills, as well as introduce you to ITW's unique way of doing business.
As an IT Intern you will be working at our corporate campus in Glenview, IL; one of Chicago's northern suburbs. Our campus includes a fitness center at no cost to the employees, cafeteria, outdoor volleyball courts, walking trails around the campus, employee resource groups, corporate discounts, dry cleaning services, covered/outdoor parking, and much more. We are one block walk to the nearest Metra station, and it is a quick 20-minute train ride to downtown Chicago, museums, lakefront, and activities .
What You Will Do
A typical day during the internship might include:
Working with various functions on deploying and enhancing SharePoint capabilities
Working with an end user at one of the ITW Divisions on improving a process by implementing a form, list, and workflow within SharePoint
Operating in the role of a project coordinator; creating, updating, and distributing project related documents (milestone and/or project plan, project operational workbook, issues/decision list, etc.)
Helping drive usage and adoption of Office365 through training and one-on-one consulting
Supporting business analysis and requirement gathering for corporate application projects
Developing and executing test scripts for corporate applications under development
Assisting in data analysis and business intelligence proof-of-concept projects
Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate Degree Program with a focus on Information Technology, Informatics, or Business. Junior status preferred.
Maintenance of a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA is required
Possesses the customer focused skills to assist end-users in learning new tools and to solicit detailed functional requirements for new system adaptions
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Collaborates well in both one-on-one and team work settings
Proficient in using software applications, especially Microsoft Office
Familiarity with SharePoint, Office365 and Business Intelligence solutions is preferred
Understanding of social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Yammer as well as best practices.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (-ITW- or -the Company-) is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email corp_accessibility@itw.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
