Summer Intern - Project Engineer

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, Project Engineer - Princeton, Illinois                                                                   Summer Intern, Project Engineer As an Allegion Project Engineering Intern, you will contribute meaningful work and make a direct impact to the Process Innovation Team. You will gain valuable experience working in a fast-paced production environment, working with the latest technologies and helping to improve Allegion’s overall production process. Core opportunities include project engineering/management exposure, collaboration with key focus teams & pioneering new technologies. 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.

Support Capital project development, execution & sustainability Manage technical and administrative aspects of capital projects Act as main point of contact for selected vendors & contractors Manage required internal resources to support project execution Evaluate, track and report out on project status & objectives Develop & drive project plans to deliver results on time & on target Develop robust and sustainable TPM plans to maximize equipment potential & longevity Manage project budgets in concert with monthly expense reporting Exhibit detailed critical thinking skills for complex problem resolution Exposure to Capital Project planning Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development Business Cases (BC) & Capital Expenditure Requests (CER) development Evaluate Return on Investment (ROI) for new assets Write specification documents for new equipment based on cost, delivery, quality & people Perform tasks in a timely and accurate manner May perform other duties as assigned and extend into other areas as needed What You Need to Succeed: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with a diverse group Ability to work effectively in a team environment and in independent situations, and exercise good judgment to reach sound conclusions Strong written and verbal communication skills Organized with a strong sense of urgency Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, schedules, rules, procedures, etc. Fluent in Microsoft programs for data analysis, report generation, project management, etc. Strong critical thinking skills Strong problem-solving skills PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity; ability to use fingers and hands to feel, handle, or squeeze; reach with hands and arms; twist/turn body; perform repetitive motions Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, frequently and for extended periods of time Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl Ability to frequently lift up to 5 pounds, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and rarely lift up to 60 pounds.  Any lifts over 35 pounds should be done with assistance. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to use two hand controls Ability to use pneumatic tools Ability to use testing equipment ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Exposure to various chemicals including greases, oils, and adhesives in