About the role#
As a Maintenance Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience by performing duties similar to our full-time engineering staff. You will work in a manufacturing facility to supervise maintenance personnel and direct the modification, improvement, and installation of equipment. The goal is to maximize facility productivity while maintaining cost efficiency.
What you'll do#
- Assist with reliability improvements using Enterprise Asset Management software.
- Update engineering information regarding plant water, industrial sewer systems, and compressed air distribution.
- Make recommendations for system design, including water-saving and energy conservation projects.
- Supervise plant maintenance employees on a relief basis.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related engineering degree program.
- Expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher is preferred.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to relocate for the duration of the internship.
- Access to a personal motor vehicle to commute to the workplace.
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site role for Summer 2027.
- Positions are available in Austin, MN; Dubuque, IA; Wichita, KS; Rochelle, IL; Omaha, NE; Faribault, MN; Pelican Rapid, MN; Willmar, MN; Beloit, WI; and Nevada, IA.
About Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods is a global branded food company based in Austin, Minnesota. Founded in 1891, the organization manages a portfolio of brands including SPAM, SKIPPY, and PLANTERS. It operates as a public company and is a member of the S&P 500 Index. The business employs over 10,000 people.
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