Engineering Intern

The Mennel Milling Company; Town of Caledonia (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Hands-on project ownership

Relocation stipend

Opportunities to present to leadership

Team events & professional development

Job summary

The Mennel Milling Company is seeking an Engineering Intern to support plant engineering projects at our facilities. You will work alongside engineers, technicians, and operations teams in both office and manufacturing environments to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.

You will gain hands-on experience, contribute to capital projects from conception to start-up, and develop practical solutions using CAD and MS Office tools while traveling occasionally for training or project support.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (as stated).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with data-driven mindset.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support plant engineering projects from concept through installation and closeout.
• Collect and analyze operational data to identify process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Create/update equipment layouts, process flow diagrams, scopes of work, schedules, and project docs.
• Collaborate with engineers, maintenance, contractors, vendors, and plant personnel to ensure project success.
• Participate in equipment inspections, field measurements, and startup activities.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and reliability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Flip Your Career with Mennel!

At Mennel Milling, we’ve been feeding the world since 1886 by doing what’s right and bringing our best every day through teamwork and excellence. If you're looking to gain real-world engineering experience while making a meaningful impact in food manufacturing, this is your chance.

What You’ll Do

As an Engineering Intern, you'll play a key role in supporting plant engineering projects that improve safety, reliability, efficiency, quality, and overall operations. You'll gain valuable hands‑on experience working alongside engineers, technicians, and operations teams in both office and manufacturing environments.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting capital projects from concept development through installation, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Collecting and analyzing operational data to identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.
• Creating and updating equipment layouts, process flow diagrams, scopes of work, schedules, and other project documentation.
• Collaborating with engineers, maintenance teams, contractors, vendors, and plant personnel to execute projects successfully.
• Participating in equipment inspections, field measurements, installation oversight, and start‑up activities.
• Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, reliability, and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills with the ability to gather data and develop practical solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CAD or other technical software is a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and manufacturing environments while adhering to all safety requirements.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for training, vendor visits, or project support.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well‑being, and career growth:
• Mentorship from experience engineers and projects leaders
• Hands‑on project ownership and real business impact
• Opportunities to present recommendations to leadership
• Cross‑functional collaboration and networking opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Team events and professional development opportunities
• Relocation stipend for eligible interns

Join Mennel and help shape the future of food manufacturing while building the foundation for your engineering career!