R&D Engineering Intern, Co-Op 2027 (8 months)

The J.M. Smucker Company; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership networking

Professional development

Intern events

Fitness center

Gourmet cafeteria

Paid holidays

Housing stipend

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company in Orrville, OH offers an Engineering Intern role within Corporate Engineering.

You will join a Process Engineering Team and work on experiments in the laboratory and pilot plant, analyzing data and evaluating potential processing changes for new products and equipment. We seek Sophomore or Junior engineering students in Chemical or Mechanical disciplines, with strong time-management and comfort working in lab, pilot plant, and plant environments.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior standing with educational experience in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Well-rounded skill set including time-management and the ability to work flexible/varied hours; comfortable in a laboratory, pilot plant, and plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with scientists, engineers, and technicians to complete multiple projects, analyze data, and present results to company leadership.
• Apply fundamental engineering principles to design and conduct experiments on pilot scale manufacturing equipment and analytical instruments.
• Interface as needed with equipment suppliers, manufacturing facilities and cross-functional business partners to achieve project goals.
• Develop foundational knowledge as an engineer in the food industry, with a focus on optimizing processes, equipment, and finished product attributes.

Skills

Time management

Flexible hours

Lab & pilot plant

Pilot plant

Plant environments

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Your Opportunity as an Engineering Intern

As an intern with in our Corporate Engineering Organization, you will work on a Process Engineering Team s supporting Research and Development. You will work on research projects that involve designing and executing experiments in the laboratory and pilot plant, develop and conduct tests to evaluate p potential processing changes, or prove out new process technology for new products and equipment. You will have the opportunity to lead your own projects, while also gaining exposure to broader company initiatives.

Location: Orrville, OH Corporate Offices

Work Arrangements: 100% in office expectations

Work Schedule: We are looking for students who are available for 6-8 months (from January - August or May - December).

In this role you will:

• Partner closely with scientists, engineers, and technicians to complete multiple projects, analyze data, and present results to company leadership.
• Apply fundamental engineering principles to design and conduct experiments on pilot scale manufacturing equipment and analytical instruments.
• Interface as needed with equipment suppliers, manufacturing facilities and cross-functional business partners to achieve project goals.
• Develop foundational knowledge as an engineer in the food industry, with a focus on optimizing processes, equipment, and finished product attributes.

What we are looking for:

• A Sophomore or Junior standing in schoolwith requisite educational experience inChemical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Awell-roundedskill setincludingstrong time-management, the ability to work flexible/varied hours(some overtime may be needed), comfort in working in a laboratory, pilot plant, and plant environments

Application Period:

• Application period closes on November 6 th, 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:

Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable. These include:

• Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
• Customized professional development sessions
• Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
• Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
• The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients
• A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
• Compensation range: $22-27/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

TheRight Placefor 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 uson 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.