Engineering Intern – Fort Dodge, Iowa (Summer 2027)

Elanco; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Mentorship

Networking events

Professional development

Job summary

Elanco Fort Dodge, IA is offering a Summer 2027 Engineering Intern role. You will join the Fort Dodge Manufacturing Plant team to contribute to hands-on technical projects that improve processes, solve business challenges, and support operational excellence.

The internship emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data visualization, and documentation. It provides mentorship, housing support, professional development, and potential future opportunities based on performance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering major (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and a willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Understand the manufacturing environment and how to collaborate with stakeholders to solve problems
• Work within cross-functional teams to build vendor relationships and new process capability implementation
• Data visualization tool creation/usage and documentation updates

Skills

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Education

Engineering major (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process)

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Engineering Intern – Fort Dodge, Iowa (Summer 2027)

As a Summer 2027 Engineering Intern with Elanco Animal Health, you will be part of the Engineering team at our Fort Dodge, Iowa site, contributing to a hands‑on technical project focused on improving processes, solving business challenges, and supporting operational excellence.

Your Responsibilities:

• Understand the manufacturing environment and how to collaborate with different stakeholders to solve problems
• Work within cross-functional teams to build vendor relationships and new process capability implementation
• Data visualization tool creation/usage and documentation updates

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Currently enrolled in an Engineering major including (but not limited to) Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process
• Top Skills: Experience in Microsoft Suites and a willingness to learn

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Have an interest in animals, using data to solve problems, improving processes or working in manufacturing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervision

Additional Information:

• Travel: 10% - to corporate facility in Indianapolis, IN for opening/closing
• Location: Fort Dodge Manufacturing Plant - Fort Dodge, IA

Elanco’s Internship Program

Our internship program is designed to give students meaningful, hands‑on experience as they kickstart their careers. Internships are project-based and focused on business-critical needs, giving every intern the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Elanco’s success over the summer. At the heart of the experience is our belief that making life better for animals makes life better.

• Internship Dates: May 17th – August 6th, 2027
• Competitive Salary: $20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)
• Professional Development: Networking events, assigned mentors, and learning resources are provided.
• Housing: Financial support and help securing housing is available
• Future opportunities: High‑performing interns may be considered for full‑time roles or additional internships, based on business needs.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

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