Summer Mechanical Engineer Intern — Hands-On & Impactful

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Wever (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Life insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer Wever, LLC is seeking a 2027 Summer Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Engineering team in Wever, Iowa. The 12-week program runs from late May to mid-August 2026, offering hands-on experience with plant reliability, maintenance, and operational excellence.

You will analyze equipment data, support optimization initiatives, and participate in root cause analysis, while reviewing drawings such as P&IDs, PFDs, piping isometrics, and equipment specifications.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2028.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Able to meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support plant reliability, maintenance, and operational excellence through hands-on projects.
• Analyze equipment and data to identify improvement opportunities and drive process optimization.
• Assist with predictive and preventive maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting activities.
• Review engineering drawings and documentation including P&IDs, PFDs, isometrics, and equipment specs.

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

PFDs

Piping isometrics

Plot plans

Equipment specifications

Job description

Koch Fertilizer Wever, LLC is seeking a 2027 Summer Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Engineering team in Wever, Iowa. The 12-week program runs from late May to mid-August 2026, offering hands-on experience with plant reliability, maintenance, and operational excellence.

You will analyze equipment data, support optimization initiatives, and participate in root cause analysis, while reviewing drawings such as P&IDs, PFDs, piping isometrics, and equipment specifications.