Industrial Engineering Intern: Paid, Hands-on Operations

Colony Brands Inc.; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid opportunities

Employee discounts

Time off

Health club membership

Health insurance

Business casual dress code

Performance updates

Training

R. Kubly Family Foundation scholarship

Job summary

Colony Brands Inc. in Sun Prairie, WI, is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern to apply engineering concepts in a live Operations environment.

You will perform time studies, analyze processes, and support LMS initiatives while collaborating with teams to improve labor utilization and productivity. The internship runs June through December 2027 and includes hands-on training, reporting duties, and site visits to assess opportunities for efficiency across facilities.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related major, or equivalent work experience.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise direction.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and adapt to fast- and slow-paced work environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an Operations environment and support process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies and validate engineered standards to improve labor utilization.
• Analyze operational processes and partner with associates on productivity, safety, cost.
• Support engineering and project management initiatives including workflow changes and equipment placement.
• Help design systems to integrate people, materials, and equipment to boost productivity.
• Visit other facilities to evaluate processes and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Prepare analysis and reports on Industrial Engineering studies for management.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Adaptability

Collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Related major or equivalent work experience

Junior standing

Job description

Colony Brands Inc. in Sun Prairie, WI, is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern to apply engineering concepts in a live Operations environment.

You will perform time studies, analyze processes, and support LMS initiatives while collaborating with teams to improve labor utilization and productivity. The internship runs June through December 2027 and includes hands-on training, reporting duties, and site visits to assess opportunities for efficiency across facilities.