Operations Engineering Intern

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world‑changing innovations to their end markets.

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What you can expect from H.B. Fuller’s Internship Program:
You’ll be joining a cohort of talented students from a variety of schools across the U.S. We hire interns in the following positions:
Process Engineering, R&D, Strategic Sourcing, Technical Sales, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, Information Technology, and more. The projects we task our interns to lead are impactful and meaningful to our organization. You’ll be supported by your Manager and Mentor to gain in‑depth knowledge of the adhesive industry and collaborate with various departments and functions. We also offer an established path for next‑level opportunities – making this internship the starting point for a long‑term career path.

Location:

Fridley, MN

Department:
Operations

• 12‑week paid program beginning the end of May to mid‑August to gain insight and knowledge in your field.
• Interactive orientation and events with skilled professionals in your field, including managers, directors, and CEO.
• Multiple networking, volunteer and fun events – both virtual and in‑person.
• Impactful projects that make a difference internally and externally for H.B. Fuller.
• End of summer final presentation to showcase your career development with support from managers and peers.

The Operations Engineering Intern supports manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Fridley facility. This role provides hands‑on experience in a production environment by leading projects that improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, safety, product quality, and data‑driven decision making. The intern will collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and EHS teams to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and deliver sustainable improvements that support plant performance and business objectives.

• Support Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with maintenance and reliability projects, including preventive maintenance optimization, asset management, and critical spare parts strategies.
• Analyze production, maintenance, and quality data to identify trends, solve problems, and drive sustainable operational improvements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, equipment drawings, process flow diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Lead cross‑functional projects across operations, maintenance, quality, and safety, presenting recommendations and results to site leadership.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Rising junior or senior standing in one of the listed engineering disciplines.
• Comfortable working in a production or manufacturing environment.

• Experience with AutoCAD and Minitab software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated interest in process improvement, safety, or quality engineering.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications,…