About the role#
As a Process Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a food manufacturing environment. You will work alongside our Engineering team to support process optimization, equipment troubleshooting, and capital projects. This role involves applying engineering principles to real-world manufacturing challenges to help us produce food safely and efficiently at scale.
What you'll do#
- Support Engineering with capital projects and capital improvement initiatives.
- Help troubleshoot production and process-system issues.
- Partner with onsite teams on optimization projects and engineering studies.
- Update and modify technical drawings, including P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams.
- Apply engineering fundamentals to fluid-processing and mechanical systems, such as pumps, piping, and flow equipment.
- Assist with process-system sizing and equipment specification.
- Collect and analyze technical information to evaluate potential solutions.
- Prepare scope documents, process descriptions, and other engineering documentation.
- Present project progress, technical findings, and recommendations to key stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029.
- Available for the full Summer 2027 internship program.
- Completed or ongoing coursework in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, or heat and mass transfer.
- Foundational understanding of fluid and mechanical systems, including pressure, energy, and mass balances.
- Ability to apply engineering principles to analyze technical problems.
- Experience in a process-oriented manufacturing environment, such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or chemical, is a plus.
- Hands-on exposure to piping, pumps, or manufacturing equipment is preferred.
- Experience reading P&IDs or Process Flow Diagrams is helpful.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship.
- You will work at our manufacturing facility in South Edmeston, New York.
- The hourly rate ranges from $24.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and academic standing.
About Chobani
Chobani produces yogurt and other food products using natural ingredients. Founded in 2005, the company operates within the food and beverage industry. It expanded its product line over time to include oatmilk, creamers, and coffee through the acquisition of La Colombe. The company maintains its headquarters in New Berlin, New York, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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