Position: 2026 Summer Intern – Packaging Science Intern

 

Location:  Orchard Park, NY

 

Major(s): Industrial Engineering, Packaging Sceince or Similar Field of Study

 

Class year desired: Junior / Senior / Grad

 

Academic Schedule:  May - August 2026, full-time, 40 hours per week

 

About the experience:  ITT Enidine’s  Internships are recognized as best-in-class, offering students an unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in the aerospace industry. Our internships provide hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and real-world projects that contribute to the innovation of vibration isolation, noise attenuation, and shock absorption solutions used in aerospace applications.

 

Interns work closely with experienced professionals and industry experts, gaining valuable insights into engineering processes, product development, and problem-solving strategies. These programs are designed to foster professional growth, equipping students with the technical skills and industry knowledge needed for a successful career in manufacturing supply chain.

 

With access to state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship from leading professionals, ITT Enidine's  Internships are an ideal launchpad for students passionate about making an impact in the aerospace and industrial sector.

• Execute low to medium complexity package/process/product development activities from concept to commercialization. Accurately identifies project requirements applying the right production capability, packaging materials, package performance characteristics to match customer/consumers’ needs, packaging specifications, and financial targets.
• Support the study of package process and equipment alternatives and Pilot Equipment Validation through Design of Experiments (DOE) to determine the effect of process parameters on package quality, throughput, and cost.
• Follow established guidelines and protocol, scientific approach and statistical analysis, conduct process or package development research, plant trials, plant start-ups, sensory, shelf-life stability studies, capability studies, and specifications development.
• Consult with broader team to provide technical support to resolve low complexity package production and quality issues: identifying root cause, develop technical solutions, and implement solutions including training QA/Operations personnel on findings within assigned product category.
• Support an environment that fosters innovation by continually introducing ideas and product concepts for new products, quality improvements, and productivity and facilitate calculated risk taking.
• Build and leverage knowledge of packaging materials and processes to advise teams on packaging options and processes, as required.
• Provide effective communication and documentation of work including technical plans, experimental reports, financial analysis, and management updates.
• Responsible for issuing accurate packaging specifications and the required product systems updates
• Review all packaging material used in the factory
• Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize packaging materials
• Identify opportunities to include automation to support packaging in high volume areas
• Work with purchasing team to seek further cost savings with packaging supplier
• Other duties as assigned by management. 

• Currently enrolled in university and working on obtaining a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, packaging science or a similar field of study
• Research ability.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Technical expertise.
• Problem-solving skills.

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

$22 - 25/hr.