Summer Intern - Robotics Technician at Schlage Lock

About The Role

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 - Robotics Technician - Indianapolis, IN

Allegion is looking for a Robotics Technician intern to join us for the summer of 2027! This intern will be responsible for developing and maintaining processes for robots in our fabrication department. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment, this is the role for you. Successful candidates will have some prior experience in manufacturing. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, technicians, and operators in operations, maintenance, materials, and engineering to learn how we maintain and improve our processes, and to develop hands-on skills in process capability analysis and improvement. This role will be a fulltime summer internship (12 weeks) based at our Indianapolis Exits facility.

If you are seeking experience that offers meaningful work, learning opportunities, professional development and an opportunity to build strong relationships with your peers and leaders, Allegion is the right place for you!

Due to the nature of this role, please keep in mind this position will require onsite work.

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

Program Industrial Robots
Develop Robotic process within the fabrication department.
Establish base line & maintain on-going measurements related to robot productivity.
Problem solves robotic and robotic cell issues.
Recommend, evaluate, and implement process changes.
Participate in Engineering in installation of new robotic processes.
Keep abreast of the latest programming techniques and recommend new processes and technology.
Optimize robot programming and analysis of part movement through process.

What You Need to Succeed

High school diploma or GED required. Working towards Robotics Technology degree or Computer Integrated Manufacturing degree preferred.
Training and experience in multi-axis robots, robot maintenance, robotic programming, and PLC Ladder Logic programming required.
Working knowledge of motor controllers preferred.
Working knowledge of proper use of abrasive products preferred.
In addition, you ideally bring an ability to establish priorities and effectively manage time to complete duties within specified times, but if not, we will happily provide the training and support you need to be successful
Good verbal and written communication skills
Self-starter attitude; able to manage multiple small tasks under supervision
Willingness to collaborate cross-functionally and support teams in a hands-on capacity in a manufacturing environment.

Why Work for Us?

What You’ll Gain

The successful candidate will gain exposure and understanding of

Hands-on experience with industrial finishing processes and plant operations
Fast paced multi-discipline manufacturing environment with a high degree of vertically integrated processes
Practical application of engineering principles
Exposure to quality systems, statistical process control (SPC), and basic data analysis tools
Mentorship from experienced process engineers, operators, and maintenance technicians
Collaborative project experience—learn to work with cross-functional teams
Development of professional communication skills through presentations and documentation

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 our manufacturing team, hands-on experiences with a variety of equipment, and opportunities to develop meaningful and impactful relationships with others in the leadership and manufacturing space.
Meaningful time with your peers through Allegion sponsored activities such as picnics, sporting events, or community service projects allowing you to "Serve Others, Not Yourself"

Regardless of your degree, Allegion is a great place to begin your career if

You share our vision of seamless access and a safer world
You share our purpose of creating peace of mind by pioneering safety & security
You want to build a robust network of experienced and talented professionals
You want to work for an industry leader and alongside a team of experts
You are eager to take initiative and take ownership of exciting projects
You are ready to embrace the Allegion culture and values and develop lifelong connections with your teammates

Apply Today

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work, and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 and 2025, we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award , which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures int he world.

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.

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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 .