Intern - Manufacturing Engineer

Land Pride Inc.; Salina, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota Company, is inviting applications for its 2027 Summer Internship Program in Salina, KS. Interns work full-time May through August with a 4-day week (Mon-Thur, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). Housing is provided if you are outside Salina.

Each intern completes a project with a mentor in Manufacturing Engineering. Applicants must be enrolled in an engineering bachelor’s program and be able to work on-site, with a pre-employment screen and I-9 verification.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Ag Systems or other relevant Engineering major
• Willingness to live within commuting distance to Salina, KS area for the Summer
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week) during the Summer
• Pre-employment physical and drug screen within a week of first day
• Proof of identity and work authorization in the US and I-9 completion
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to commute to Salina area

Responsibilities

• Complete a project in Manufacturing Engineering under a mentor
• Assist with manufacturing process tasks and equipment evaluation
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff on the factory floor

Skills

MS Office

CAD knowledge

communication skills

teamwork

project management

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial or Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Excel

Job description

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Intern - Manufacturing Engineer

Temporary Technical Salina, KS, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 5027

2027 Summer Intern – Manufacturing Engineer

Salina, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota Company, is currently taking applications for our 2027 Summer Internship Program. These internships will be on-site in the Salina, KS area.

Our Summer Interns work full-time from Mid-May to Early-August and earn $20 per hour. Engineering interns enjoy a 4-day work week with a work schedule of Monday to Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Housing is provided for interns who currently reside outside the Salina, KS area.

Each of our Summer Interns complete a project with a mentor and supportive peers, allowing them to apply their college knowledge in the workplace and gain practical work experience. We also organize activities during the summer to give you the opportunity to get to know other interns and Great Plains employees through casual events like laser tag, paintball, bowling, and community events.

Our Manufacturing Engineer Interns will be assigned to one of our facilities in the Salina, KS area and work on a project in Manufacturing Engineering as it relates to manufacturing agricultural or construction equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Ag Systems or other relevant Engineering major
• Willingness to live within commuting distance of the assigned location, typically in the Salina, KS or Abilene, KS area for the duration of the Summer
  • Housing will be provided within a 20-mile radius of your assigned location, if needed.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week) during the Summer
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening test within a week of your first day of employment
• Providing, upon your first day of employment, satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, and your completion of an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to the Salina, KS area and commute to and from work and activities throughout the Summer

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Completed at least 30 credit hours by beginning of internship
• Self-motivated with good project management, organization and planning skills
• Ability to communicate plans and information in a concise, effective manner in both verbal and written forms
• Exhibit a willingness to learn
• Critical thinking skills and a positive approach to solving problems
• Team player mindset and outstanding interpersonal skills
• Ability to work closely with other engineers as well as team members on the production floor
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Basic CAD software knowledge helpful

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth.