Automation & Process Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Kent Consumer Brands Americas, LLC; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Consumer Brands Americas, LLC invites you to join our KENT WORLDWIDE™ program as a Division Engineer Intern in Columbus, Mississippi for Summer 2027. You will work with engineering and operations teams on automation, equipment optimization, and process improvements to drive safety, quality, and efficiency.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering, with an interest in automation and manufacturing technology.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering.
• Interest in automation, robotics, manufacturing systems, controls, or industrial technology.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support automation, process improvement, and engineering projects to enhance safety, product quality, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to identify automation opportunities and process optimization.
• Assist with troubleshooting production equipment, packaging systems, and automated processes using root cause analysis.
• Gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing technology, controls systems, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor equipment and process performance data to identify opportunities for increased throughput and reliability.
• Support installation, startup, testing, and optimization of new equipment and automation systems.
• Assist in developing and updating SOPs, training materials, technical documentation, and maintenance records.
• Collect and interpret operational data to support engineering recommendations and project evaluations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Robotics Engineering

Job description

Kent Consumer Brands Americas, LLC invites you to join our KENT WORLDWIDE™ program as a Division Engineer Intern in Columbus, Mississippi for Summer 2027. You will work with engineering and operations teams on automation, equipment optimization, and process improvements to drive safety, quality, and efficiency.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering, with an interest in automation and manufacturing technology.