About the role#
This is a 12-week paid summer internship for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering. You will work on-site at our manufacturing facility, gaining hands-on experience by contributing to real projects that support our operations. You will receive mentorship from our engineering and operations professionals while participating in development workshops and networking events.
What you'll do#
- Own an engineering or manufacturing operations project and present your findings to leadership.
- Support the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and planning through to final implementation.
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate processes, then recommend improvements for safety, quality, cost, reliability, or efficiency.
- Assist with project scope, schedules, budgets, documentation, equipment specifications, and implementation tasks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners in maintenance, quality, safety, and operations.
- Work alongside contractors and vendors to solve technical manufacturing challenges.
- Participate in program activities, development workshops, and intern presentations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate engineering program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
- Strong interpersonal skills and clear written communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Mathematical skills, including the ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and the ability to interpret bar graphs.
Location & details#
- Location: St Johns, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This position is fully on-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
About Glanbia
Glanbia is a nutrition company that develops products for performance, recovery, and health. It started as a dairy business and now produces ingredients like whey proteins, cheese, and micronutrient premixes. The company operates globally and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. It was founded in 1997 and maintains its headquarters in Kilkenny.
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