Intern, Manufacturing Engineer

GPTECH; Assumption (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Grain & Protein Technologies in Assumption, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to join our manufacturing and quality team for the summer of 2027. The role is a paid, full-time internship requiring 40 hours per week onsite, tentatively from June 1 to July 30, dependent on housing dates.

The intern will analyze and design lean manufacturing cells, develop Standard Work, troubleshoot equipment, and support new product introductions while collaborating with R&D, QA, and operations.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a manufacturing engineering related degree.
• Must be able to commute to Assumption, IL daily.
• Strong computer literacy: MS Office and web-based applications.
• A plus if you have knowledge of lean terminology and processes.
• Experience with controls, automation, PLC/HMI, and electrical schematics is a plus.
• Experience in design of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and material handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells to optimize space, equipment, material, and personnel.
• Develop and maintain Standard Work and Work Instructions.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, update and design manufacturing equipment.
• Work closely with R&D, QA, operations, and maintenance to prevent and solve problems with products, equipment, and tooling.
• Support current and new product introductions.
• Comply with all Grain & Protein Technologies safety rules, policies and procedures.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

2D/3D modeling

AutoCAD

SolidWorks/Creo

PLC/HMI

Problem solving

Project management

MS Office

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Enrollment as a full-time student

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Creo

PLC/HMI

Job description

GSI is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to join our manufacturing and quality team at our Grain & Protein headquarters in Assumption, IL.

This is a paid, full-time internship during the summer of 2027. Students are required to work 40 hours per week onsite at our office in Assumption from tentatively Tuesday, June 1st through Friday, July 30th (dependent upon summer housing dates, could start earlier and/or end later).

Your Impact

• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using appropriate systems and tools to optimize use of space, equipment, material, and personnel.
• Develop and maintain Standard Work and Work Instructions.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, update and/or design manufacturing equipment.
• Work closely with research and development, quality assurance, operations, and maintenance personnel to prevent and/or solve problems with products, equipment, and tooling.
• Support current and new product introductions.
• Comply with all Grain & Protein Technologies, safety rules, policies and procedures.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Enrollment in a degree program in manufacturing engineer, agricultural engineering or related field
• Must be registered as a full‑time student
• Must be able to commute to work location on a daily basis
• Strong computer literacy: MS Office Suite; web‑based applications
• A Plus If You Have
• Thorough knowledge of lean terminology and processes
• Experience with controls, automation, PLC/HMI, and electrical schematics
• Experience in design of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and material handling systems
• Strong problem‑solving capabilities
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with 2D drawing and 3D modeling systems: AutoCAD; Solid Works and/or Creo

Your Compensation and Benefits

Expected hourly wage for this role will be $20 – 22 / hour. This is dependent upon year in school.

Benefits will include complimentary housing located at The Woods housing complex at Millikin University in Decatur, IL, for students that do not live locally.

Your Workplace and Travel

You will be working an onsite role based out of Assumption, IL.

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future

Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

1. GPT Purpose: Feeding the World Better, through high quality grain and responsibly raised protein

2. GPT Mission: Make Farmers and Agribusiness Managers more productive and more profitable

3. GPT Culture: Winning Values and Winning Behaviors that nurtures a "Winners Win" culture of excellence

4. GPT Approach: Achieve balanced and sustainable success for Employees, Customers, and Owners