Engineering Intern

ingredion; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Professional development

Employee discount program

Job summary

Ingredion invites an Engineer Intern to join the South Sioux City, Nebraska manufacturing team. This on-site internship focuses on leading capital projects from concept through installation, startup, and closure, while partnering with operations, maintenance, quality and safety to troubleshoot and optimize process performance.

You will develop engineering designs, documentation, and scopes of work, support evaluations and root-cause analyses, and drive continuous improvement across plant

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an engineering bachelor’s program with eligibility to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to interpret data and trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to document technical details clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support capital projects from concept through installation, startup and closure.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality and safety teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Develop designs, specifications, scopes of work, and technical docs for plant projects.
• Support equipment evaluations, root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Analyze process data to identify optimization opportunities and continuous improvement.
• Manage contractors to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget project completion.
• Ensure compliance with standards, environmental regulations and food safety requirements.
• Participate in plant reliability and asset management initiatives.
• Present updates and results to plant leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Eng/ Chemical Eng/ Industrial Eng/ Electrical Eng

Tools

CMMS familiarity

Engineering software

Job description

Engineer Intern

About Ingredion

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you've experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet's food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives.

Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: South Sioux City, Nebraska

Workplace Type: On-Site

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineer Intern to join our South Sioux City manufacturing team!

What you will do:

• Lead and support capital projects from concept development through installation, startup, and project closure.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, reliability, and cost performance.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, and safety teams to troubleshoot manufacturing and process-related issues.
• Develop engineering designs, specifications, scopes of work, and technical documentation for plant projects.
• Support equipment evaluations, root cause investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Analyze process data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
• Manage contractors and vendors to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, environmental regulations, food safety requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Participate in plant reliability and asset management initiatives.
• Present project updates, recommendations, and results to plant leadership and stakeholders.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Engineering experience in a manufacturing, industrial, food processing, agricultural processing, or chemical processing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies, project management principles, and engineering design practices.
• Experience with troubleshooting equipment, manufacturing processes, and operational systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical and operational data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with engineering software and/or CMMS systems preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Who you are:

• A proactive problem-solver who enjoys identifying opportunities for improvement.
• A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships across functions.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Adaptable and motivated by challenges in a manufacturing environment.
• Committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Passionate about delivering sustainable solutions that create business value.

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:

• Possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas for this position.
• Be willing and able to work on-site at the South Sioux City, Nebraska facility.
• Be able to perform occasional travel as required to support projects, training, or business needs.
• Be willing to work in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to production areas and industrial equipment.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Paid time off and company-recognized holidays.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Program that rewards contributions and achievements.
• Participation in Business Resource Groups that support Ingredion's Inclusion & Belonging strategy.
• Employee Discount Program offering savings on products, services, and travel.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a global organization committed to innovation and sustainability.

Ingredion is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where