There is a winter internship opportunity with Midwest Can Company and Container Specialties Inc. The company’s CEO, a Purdue engineering alumnus, is hiring five Purdue engineering students for a paid internship during Winter Break 2026–2027.

Interested students should email their resumes directly to Tamara Markey tmayweat@purdue.edu with the subject line “RESUME NSBE Midwest Can.” The company is seeking housing alternatives for students who may need them.

Please see the opportunity details below.

Internship Dates & Location

• December 14, 2026 – January 8, 2027: On-site in Franklin Park, IL (Chicagoland area)
• January 11 – January 29, 2027: Remote, allowing students to participate while attending classes

Please note: The company is aware that December 14 falls during Purdue’s finals week and anticipates flexibility with start dates to accommodate students’ academic obligations.

Work Schedule

• On-site: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Remote: Approximately 3 hours per day while classes are in session

Qualifications

• Junior or senior majoring in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering
• Exposure to Lean/Six Sigma principles

Compensation

$30–$40 per hour, depending on skills and experience

Internship Projects

Students will gain hands-on experience through several continuous improvement and product development initiatives:

1. Lean Kaizen Event #1: SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies) Rapid Changeover
2. Lean Kaizen Event #2: Kanban for Raw Materials, Work-in-Process (WIP), and Finished Goods (FG) Inventory
3. Lean Kaizen Event #3: Housekeeping and Safety (6S)
4. Lean Kaizen Event #4: Waste (MUDA) Reduction
5. New Product Development: Fluid Management Accessories Product Line

This is a great opportunity for students to gain practical industry experience, apply engineering and continuous improvement principles, and build professional connections with a Purdue engineering alumnus.