Industrial Engineering Intern — Summer Co-op (Multi-Location)

Hormel Foods Corporation; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Company housing

Relocation reimbursement

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Hormel Foods Corporation is seeking an Industrial Engineer Intern & COOP for Summer 2027 across Austin, MN and additional facilities. You will perform real-world projects mirroring full-time engineers, including ergonomic surveys, operations analysis, AutoCAD layouts, and equipment evaluations.

Expect about 40 hours per week, with competitive pay of $27.50 hourly. Housing assistance, relocation reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and professional development opportunities are offered

Qualifications

• Must graduate in August 2027, December 2027, or May 2028 and major in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology or a related field with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position.
• Possess a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• This position will require access to and/or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace.
• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for improvements by performing ergonomic job surveys, analyzing operations, reviewing job loads, and making recommendations.
• Identify improvements to work methods by reviewing the methods and analyzing potential method/design changes.
• Analyze operations and create AutoCAD layouts.
• Evaluate downtimes and methods to increase efficiency.
• Evaluate, recommend and install new equipment and layouts.

Education

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Technology

Engineering Technology

Job description

Hormel Foods Corporation is seeking an Industrial Engineer Intern & COOP for Summer 2027 across Austin, MN and additional facilities. You will perform real-world projects mirroring full-time engineers, including ergonomic surveys, operations analysis, AutoCAD layouts, and equipment evaluations.

Expect about 40 hours per week, with competitive pay of $27.50 hourly. Housing assistance, relocation reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and professional development opportunities are offered