Reliability Engineering Co-op

Schreiber Foods; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Executive speakers

Networking events

Professional development

Company-sponsored benefits

Job summary

Schreiber Foods invites motivated engineering students to join our Summer 2026 internship across U.S. manufacturing plants. This paid internship offers hands-on experience with engineers and projects that directly impact operations.

Relocation assistance is provided for eligible interns. The program includes Executive Speakers, networking events, and professional development, with opportunities to specialize by interest.

Qualifications

• Sophomore status toward BS in Engineering; must be enrolled during internship.
• Willingness to relocate for Summer 2026.
• Able to work 10 weeks in Summer 2026.
• Able to work 40 hours/week in summer.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Interest in pursuing a full-time career in the listed areas.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support reliability engineering initiatives to improve equipment lifespan.
• Interpret failure data and drive downtime reduction.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams on predictive maintenance schedules.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Ownership

Problem solving

Reliable transportation

Education

Sophomore status toward BS in Engineering

Job description

Job Category:

Temporary/Other

Job Family:

Intern

Job Description:

Schreiber Foods is looking for motivated and talented engineering students to join us as interns for the upcoming Summer 2026 across our manufacturing plants in the U.S.

Relocation Assistance is provided if relocating 50 miles or more for this internship.

*Co-ops require you to take off a semester of school and work full time. (January 2027- August 2027 OR May 2027 - December 2027)

This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of pay: $24.00

Our Engineering Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a food manufacturing environment. Interns will work closely with skilled engineers, contributing to projects that have a direct impact on our operations and success. We offer internship opportunities in various areas of engineering, allowing you to specialize based on your interests and career aspirations.

Interns will also participate in our company Internship Program which includes Executive Speakers, Social & Networking Events and Career Branding & Professional Development.

What you’ll do:

Reliability Engineering:

• Participate in helping implement strategies to enhance the reliability and lifespan of equipment and systems.
• Interpret failure data and coordinate initiatives to reduce downtime.
• Work with maintenance teams to create predictive maintenance schedules.

What you need to succeed:

• Completed Sophomore-level status or higher toward a BS degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology program (Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Chemical, Engineering Physics or Manufacturing preferred). Students must be enrolled as student during the time of the internship (Recent or previous graduates will not be considered).
• Willingness to relocate for Summer of 2026.
• Ability to work a minimum of 10 weeks during the Summer of 2026.
• Ability to work 40 hours/week during the summer.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Interest in pursuing a full-time career in the areas listed above.
• Ability to take ownership of assignments and complete them on time and accurately.
• Desire to grow and take on new opportunities.
• Reliable transportation.

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt.

Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.

Internship benefits:

• Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas
• Exposure to different areas of the business around the world
• Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels
• Relocation assistance (for eligible internships)
• Rewards program for referring others
• Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
• Discounts on our products and more

For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver’s license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.