About this Summer Intern - Mechanical Engineer role at Allegion
Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security
At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.
Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.
Summer Intern – Mechanical Engineer, LCN Closers – Princeton, Illinois
As an Allegion mechanical engineer intern, you will contribute meaningful work and make a direct impact to the Mechanical Engineering Competency. You will gain valuable experience in product design, testing and design process for development of commercial products. You will be part of an engaged engineering team that supports manufacturing, an on-site test lab and regularly interfaces with cross functional departments.
The key responsibilities of this position are abilities to translate customer needs into specification, solve problems related to the design communicate and work well with others.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.
What You Will Do:
Deepen your understanding of engineering change process and new product development.
Participate in development discussions and implement solutions on real projects.
Work with a team to produce well-rounded solutions.
Obtain the experience to create a foundation for growth and future opportunities with Allegion.
What You Need to Succeed:
Pursuing a degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. Mechanical Engineering.
Resiliency and ability to adapt quickly.
An inquisitive nature that seeks to understand concepts and principles about software and the Allegion business practices
Effective listening, time management and creative problem-solving techniques
A desire to learn, grow and develop by working on projects that will impact Allegion’s business and customers
Why Work for Us?
Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:
You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.
What You’ll Get from Us:
An opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team that collaborates on real, hands-on projects
Professional Growth through exposure to Allegion's leaders, professional development and skill building opportunities, and mentor/mentee relationships
Meaningful time to network and get to know your peers through Allegion sponsored activities hosted by the Talent Attraction Team
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching
Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
The expected Base Hourly Range: $25-$26. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Apply Today!
Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!
Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.
We Celebrate Who We Are!
Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.
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