Intern, Manufacturing Engineer
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Key details
- Salary
- $42K–$46K/yr
- Location
- Assumption, IL, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Intern
- Job type
- Internship
- Function
- Hardware, mechanical & civil engineering
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 2d ago
Skills
2d drawings3d modelingautocadcreohmimaterial handlingmicrosoft officeplcproject managementschematics
About the role
GSI is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to join our manufacturing and quality team at our Grain & Protein headquarters in Assumption, IL.
This is a paid, full-time internship during the summer of 2027. Students are required to work 40 hours per week onsite at our office in Assumption from tentatively Tuesday, June 1st through Friday, July 30th (dependent upon summer housing dates, could start earlier and/or end later).
Your Impact
Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using appropriate systems and tools to optimize use of space, equipment, material, and personnel.
Develop and maintain Standard Work and Work Instructions.
Maintain, troubleshoot, update and/or design manufacturing equipment.
Work closely with research and development, quality assurance, operations, and maintenance personnel to prevent and/or solve problems with products, equipment, and tooling.
Support current and new product introductions.
Comply with all Grain & Protein Technologies, safety rules, policies and procedures.
Your Experience and Qualifications
Enrollment in a degree program in manufacturing engineer, agricultural engineering or related field
Must be registered as a full-time student
Must be able to commute to work location on a daily basis
Strong computer literacy: MS Office Suite; web-based applications
A Plus If You Have
Thorough knowledge of lean terminology and processes
Experience with controls, automation, PLC/HMI, and electrical schematics
Experience in design of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and material handling systems
Strong problem-solving capabilities
Strong project management skills
Experience with 2D drawing and 3D modeling systems: AutoCAD; Solid Works and/or Creo
Your Compensation and Benefits
Expected hourly wage for this role will be $20 – 22 / hour. This is dependent upon year in school.
Benefits will include complimentary housing located at The Woods housing complex at Millikin University in Decatur, IL, for students that do not live locally.
Your Workplace and Travel
You will be working an onsite role based out of Assumption, IL.
We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.
Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!
Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
1. GPT Purpose: Feeding the World Better, through high quality grain and responsibly raised protein
2. GPT Mission: Make Farmers and Agribusiness Managers more productive and more profitable
3. GPT Culture: Winning Values and Winning Behaviors that nurtures a “Winners Win” culture of excellence
4. GPT Approach: Achieve balanced and sustainable success for Employees, Customers, and Owners
This is a paid, full-time internship during the summer of 2027. Students are required to work 40 hours per week onsite at our office in Assumption from tentatively Tuesday, June 1st through Friday, July 30th (dependent upon summer housing dates, could start earlier and/or end later).
Your Impact
Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using appropriate systems and tools to optimize use of space, equipment, material, and personnel.
Develop and maintain Standard Work and Work Instructions.
Maintain, troubleshoot, update and/or design manufacturing equipment.
Work closely with research and development, quality assurance, operations, and maintenance personnel to prevent and/or solve problems with products, equipment, and tooling.
Support current and new product introductions.
Comply with all Grain & Protein Technologies, safety rules, policies and procedures.
Your Experience and Qualifications
Enrollment in a degree program in manufacturing engineer, agricultural engineering or related field
Must be registered as a full-time student
Must be able to commute to work location on a daily basis
Strong computer literacy: MS Office Suite; web-based applications
A Plus If You Have
Thorough knowledge of lean terminology and processes
Experience with controls, automation, PLC/HMI, and electrical schematics
Experience in design of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and material handling systems
Strong problem-solving capabilities
Strong project management skills
Experience with 2D drawing and 3D modeling systems: AutoCAD; Solid Works and/or Creo
Your Compensation and Benefits
Expected hourly wage for this role will be $20 – 22 / hour. This is dependent upon year in school.
Benefits will include complimentary housing located at The Woods housing complex at Millikin University in Decatur, IL, for students that do not live locally.
Your Workplace and Travel
You will be working an onsite role based out of Assumption, IL.
We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.
Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!
Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
1. GPT Purpose: Feeding the World Better, through high quality grain and responsibly raised protein
2. GPT Mission: Make Farmers and Agribusiness Managers more productive and more profitable
3. GPT Culture: Winning Values and Winning Behaviors that nurtures a “Winners Win” culture of excellence
4. GPT Approach: Achieve balanced and sustainable success for Employees, Customers, and Owners