Engineering Intern

In this role, you aren’t just sitting in an office. You will be on the floor learning how to manage the infrastructure that keeps a major food production facility operational. We are looking for a candidate who is curious about how systems work and who wants to master the engineering behind a large-scale manufacturing environment. We don't just maintain a facility;

we manage a high-output, precision-engineered environment. We are looking for a candidate who brings that same intensity and commitment to improvement that we apply to our manufacturing processes.

• Own a Project:
  You will take lead on one specific improvement project during your time here and present your findings to the leadership team at the end of the summer.
• Full-Stack
  
  Experience:
  
  See the complete manufacturing cycle, from raw material intake to final product shipment and how each department plays a role.
• Professional Development:
  Gain mentorship from Senior Engineers and operational leaders, with exposure to facility strategy, budgeting, and lean manufacturing methodologies.

• Capital Project Support:
  Assist in the planning, procurement, or execution phases of small-scale capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects.
• Project Documentation:
  Manage project trackers for ongoing plant upgrades (e.g., renovation punch lists or new equipment commissioning assistance).
• Vendor Liaison:
  Help coordinate with external contractors or vendors for site installations or service visits.

• Wastewater/Environmental Compliance:
  Learn about Anaerobic treatment systems and their role in environmental compliance as well as system blower upgrades currently in process.
• Building Facilities:
  Support the oversight of site-level improvements (e.g., cooler temperature optimization, audit preparation, or interior office expansions).

• Process Mapping:
  Analyze and document a specific production line's throughput to identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
• Data Analysis:
  Assist in collecting and analyzing OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) data to drive site-level performance improvements.
• Equipment Lifecycle Tracking:
  Support the maintenance team in tracking PM (Preventative Maintenance) compliance and identifying opportunities to extend component lifespan.
• Standardization:
  Help draft or update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on recent equipment upgrades or safety audits.

• Risk Assessment:
  Participate in conducting a vulnerability assessment of the facility’s physical or operational security.
• Compliance Audit Support:
  Assist in gathering evidence and performing internal audits to prepare the facility for upcoming third-party certifications (e.g., SQF, BRC).

• Troubleshooting:
  Shadow technicians during equipment downtime events to learn root cause analysis (RCA) techniques.
• Safety Initiatives:
  Contribute to the facility's safety culture by participating in safety walks and incident reporting.

This is a paid, project-based internship with an hourly rate of 23 per hour. Successful candidates will gain hands‑on experience in plant facilities engineering, data‑driven operational improvement, and industrial project management within a high‑output manufacturing environment.

Note:

We are looking for candidates who are ready to take ownership. In your application, please briefly highlight a specific project or engineering challenge you have tackled, either in an academic setting or a previous role, that you are proud of.