About the role#
As an Engineering Intern, you will work alongside our engineering and manufacturing teams on projects that support our products, processes, quality, safety, and operations. You will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while learning how engineering decisions move from an idea to the production floor. You will be treated as a team member and given opportunities to contribute, learn, and grow throughout the summer.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering projects focused on improving manufacturing processes, equipment, product quality, safety, or efficiency.
- Work with engineers and production team members to identify problems, evaluate solutions, and implement improvements.
- Collect and analyze manufacturing data to help identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Assist with product designs, drawings, layouts, documentation, and engineering changes.
- Participate in testing, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
- Spend time on the production floor learning how our products are built.
- Collaborate with team members across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other areas of the business.
- Take ownership of meaningful project work and share results and recommendations with the team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Interest in manufacturing, product design, process improvement, or hands-on engineering.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Comfort working both at a desk and in a manufacturing environment.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to take initiative, ask questions, and learn quickly.
- Experience with CAD software, Microsoft Excel, or other engineering tools is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: New Lisbon, Wisconsin.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Employee Owned Brands, Inc.
Employee Owned Brands is a manufacturing company based in Fairfield, Iowa. Founded in 1894, the organization operates as a 100 percent employee-owned business. Its divisions specialize in custom engineering and manufacturing for sectors including food processing, pharmaceutical production, and commercial laundry. The company also manages commercial properties and provides financial services for equipment purchases.
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