Onsite Manufacturing Engineer Intern | Lean & Automation

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd.; 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

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.