Summer Mechanical Engineering Intern – Plant Reliability

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Duncombe (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending and health savings

Life insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer Fort Dodge, LLC invites rising mechanical engineering students to a 12-week Summer Mechanical Engineering Intern program in Fort Dodge, Iowa, running from late May to mid-August 2027. You will work on representative projects across plant reliability, maintenance, and operational excellence, and gain hands-on experience with drawings and process documentation.

Qualifications include currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field, eligibility for

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technologies, or related field.
• Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2029.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
• Willing and able to meet all physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take on projects that are representative of the work our full-time engineers do, gaining hands-on experience supporting plant reliability, maintenance, and operational excellence.
• Analyze equipment and operational data to identify improvement opportunities, support decision-making, and drive process optimization initiatives.
• Support predictive and preventive maintenance efforts to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting activities to help resolve equipment and operational challenges.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation, including P&IDs, PFDs, piping isometrics, plot plans, and equipment specifications.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Koch Fertilizer Fort Dodge, LLC invites rising mechanical engineering students to a 12-week Summer Mechanical Engineering Intern program in Fort Dodge, Iowa, running from late May to mid-August 2027. You will work on representative projects across plant reliability, maintenance, and operational excellence, and gain hands-on experience with drawings and process documentation.

Qualifications include currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field, eligibility for