Operations Engineering Intern, Summer 2027 (Multiple Locations)

smucker; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 77,366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Networking events

Professional development sessions

Leadership interactions

Paid corporate holidays

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Smucker offers an Operations Engineering Internship for Summer 2027. You will work on-site with plant technicians and salaried staff to collect data, learn manufacturing processes, and identify process improvements on the production floor.

You will coordinate contractor activities, prepare reports, and manage projects from scope to verification, using data to drive practical initiatives. Open to rising sophomores through seniors in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial engineering.

Qualifications

• Rising student in engineering (sophomore–senior) with Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial background.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Willing to work on-site in a plant environment and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with manufacturing technicians to develop process improvements and understand processes.
• Coordinate activities of contractors, hourly technicians, and other resources.
• Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate results.
• Manage projects from scope development to implementation and verification.
• Collect, analyze and use data to drive improvements with technicians and salaried staff.

Education

Engineering (Mechanical)

Job description

Your Opportunity as an Operations Engineering Intern

As an intern with in Operations Engineering , you will work with operating technicians and salaried employees to collect data and learn the manufacturing process to create process improvement opportunities, complete and manage projects, and effectively document and communicate results .

Location s available for Summer 2027 ( Applicants may select multiple location preferences within the application ) :

• Arkadelphia, AR
• Buffalo, NY
• Columbus, GA
• Decatur, AL
• Emporia, KS
• Lexington, KY
• McCalla, AL
• New Orleans, LA
• Orrville, OH
• Scottsville, KY
• Topeka, KS

Work Arrangements: On-site , 100% in - person expectation

In this role you will:

• Work closely with manufacturing technicians on the plant floor to develop process improvement areas and understand manufacturing processes
• C oordinate activities of contractors, hourly technicians , and other resources
• P repare standard reports and documentation to communicate results
• M anage projects holistically from scope development, capital appropriation, implementation, commissioning, and verification
• Collect, analyze, and utilize data to execute improvements while i nterfacing with salaried employees and technicians to deliver effective initia tives

What we are looking for:

• A rising sophomore, junior , or senior standing in school with r equisite educational experience in engineering - Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial engineering is preferred.
• A well-rounded skill set including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must be able to work in both an office and plant environment and comply with all safety procedures

Application Period: Application period closes on December 1 st , 2026

Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company's Internship Program?

Are you seeking an exceptional internship experience at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we are dedicated to providing a world-class, award-winning internship that offers you the opportunity to:

• Learn: Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best.
• Grow: Benefit from hands-on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company.
• Lead: Contribute to high-profile projects that support our Company's growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food.

Additional Perks:

• Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
• Customized professional development sessions
• Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
• A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays

Compensation range: $22.00/hr-$27.00/hr

Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship

A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program

Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead - all while being part of something special at Smucker.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

Stay connected with us on LinkedIn

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

Stay connected with us on LinkedIn

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.