Guardian Summer Industrial Engineering Intern - Carleton, MI

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Guardian Industries (a Koch Company) is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern to join our team this coming Summer 2026 in Carleton, MI!

At Guardian
, we make high-performance, energy efficient glass for homes and buildings. Perhaps most of all, we make the ideas, formulas and processes that make these products possible. When you are looking at a city’s skyline or the grilles on the latest cars and trucks, chances are you’re seeing our Guardian Industries products.

Koch Industries has been consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S by Way Up. The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running typically from late May to mid-August 2026.

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We believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what role they are in. As an intern, co‑op, or new graduate, there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our companies. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Kickstart your career with us by applying today!

Our opportunities for internships are in-person
nationwide
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Engineering Interns are assigned to one of our many U.S. locations, likely in a manufacturing facility, to help support innovation, process efficiency, equipment reliability, and quality assurance, with a large overarching focus on compliance, safety, and health. When considering and selecting location preferences, candidates should consider those facilities in which they’re willing to work for the duration of their time as an intern, in addition to where they’d be interested in receiving a full‑time offer from, should they perform well.

• Support process engineers with data collection, analysis, and documentation related to coater operations, especially for emerging new products such as “Bird First”
• Assist with process mapping, workflow analysis, and identification of improvement opportunities in safety, quality and productivity
• Contribute to process improvement and standardization initiatives through basic analytical work and observation of shop‑floor operations.
• Help track, organize, and analyze operational data to support continuous improvement projects.
• Learn the fundamentals of vacuum coating systems, production flow, and manufacturing constraints through hands‑on exposure.
• Prepare clear summaries, charts, and presentations to communicate observations and findings to engineering and operations teams.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings and project discussions to gain exposure to product development, process optimization, and plant operations.

Our interns work alongside our employees to solve real problems and offer insights that benefit society through improving our products and services. In addition to being a contributor on their team, interns at Koch Companies learn about our unique Principle‑Based Management culture, enjoy a variety of networking events to promote lasting career connections, and partner with interns from other disciplines on case studies.

These are just a few key aspects of our internship program.

• Enrolled in an Industrial Engineering degree program
• Eligible for full‑time employment on or before Summer 2028.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

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