Engineering Intern

Bel; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bel Brands USA in Nampa, ID seeks a Project Engineer Intern to support the Engineering team on the Tetrapak Steam Isolation Project, with hands-on project work and admin tasks. You will prepare technical drawings in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, coordinate with contractors, and help manage schedules and documentation.

Responsibilities include project planning, cross-functional teamwork, and preparing updates for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Ability to coordinate with contractors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Tetrapak Steam Isolation Project and develop project timelines.
• Create SolidWorks equipment parts and update AutoCAD layouts.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Safety and Quality teams.
• Provide administrative support and document control for phenolic plates and electrical schedules.
• Prepare presentations and reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Oral and written communication

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering or related field (student)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.
The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

Job Summary

The Project Engineer Intern will support the Engineering team through hands‑on project work and essential administrative tasks. This role will primarily assist with the Tetrapak Steam Isolation Project and contribute to technical drawing preparation using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. The intern will also provide general administrative support, including contractor coordination, review of electrical schedules, management of phenolic plate documentation, and maintaining accurate records.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks

• Assist with Tetrapak Steam Isolation Project
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, safety, and quality.
  • Develop project plan timelines and lead cross-functional work groups to complete projects within specification, on time and on budget, while also ensuring safety and food safety practices are followed.
• Manage all aspects of the project including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, project closure.
• Lead team meetings, identifying pinch points, managing and documenting project progress, action items, and timelines.
• Identify the solution with Maintenance and Safety departments.
• The execution phase will require the candidate to be onsite during a plant shutdown to implement the solution and manage contractors.
• Assist with SolidWorks and AutoCAD drawings
  • Create equipment parts in SolidWorks.
  • Building layout updates in AutoCAD.
  • Workflow.
• Administrative Support
  • Providing general administrative support to the Engineering team, including contractor management, checking electrical schedules and phenolic plates, and ensuring all appropriate documentation is stored properly.
• Partner with Engineering team on communication projects
  • Assist with internal and external communications.
  • Prepare presentations and reports for project updates and results to stakeholders.
• All other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicator (KPI)

• Project Deadlines
• Quality of work
• Data Management

Position Requirements

EDUCATION

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Knowledge of computer software such as MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the ability to quickly learn and navigate other computer systems
• Ability to use SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Attention to detail & strong problem-s solving skills
• Strong sense of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality in all situations
• High sense of urgency and flexibility
• Strong customer service skills and a collaborative approach

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Must be able to work in normal office conditions and manufacturing plant
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards

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