Job Description:

About Us

At ITW Global Tire Repair, we’re committed to helping interns grow through meaningful experiences. You’ll be supported with the tools and guidance to build your skills, contribute to real work, and explore your potential. Our core values—Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect, and Shared Risk—guide how we work together. We encourage ownership, value diverse perspectives, and take pride in doing things the right way.

About Our Internship Program

As an intern at ITW Global Tire Repair, you’ll gain hands-on experience with our global brands through a project-based program that combines learning with real-world impact. Along the way, you’ll take on daily tasks that help you see how your team drives success, work with fellow interns on a community impact project, and wrap up the program by sharing your experience with division leadership.

Position Summary

ITW Global Tire Repair is seeking a Project Engineer Intern to support New Product Development (NPD) initiatives. This role will focus on technical documentation, product research, and continuous improvement of internal systems and processes.  The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the product development lifecycle, collaborating cross-functionally, and contributing to meaningful process improvement initiatives.

Overview of Project Tasks

• Maintain and continuously improve the technical library, ensuring documentation is accurate, organized, and up to date
• Upload, organize, and audit specification sheets and technical documents; remove outdated content and identify gaps
• Conduct competitive product research and support early-stage ideation and product development initiatives
• Assist in evaluating new product concepts, materials, and opportunities for innovation
• Identify and implement improvements to NPD systems and workflows, including updating internal training and education materials

Qualifications

• Junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Additional Information
This is a temporary position (Summer 2026), working approximately 15–20 hours per week in our San Luis Obispo, CA office.

Compensation Information:

Pay Range: $22–$28 per hour, depending on experience.

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.