About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for the Summer of 2027. You will work 40 hours per week at our Assumption, Illinois facility. The role focuses on grain storage and conditioning equipment design.
What you'll do#
- Use 3D and 2D CAD tools to create new components and update existing designs.
- Manage engineering release processes, including publishing and revising drawings and bills of material.
- Coordinate with the Engineering Team Lead, Engineering Manager, and Product Manager to confirm product requirements and cost targets.
- Work with the manufacturing team to integrate Design For Manufacturing (DFM) principles into your work.
- Help address production issues and support the Tech Services team with field troubleshooting.
- Assist with product maintenance and collaborate with the R&T team to build prototype designs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time student in a design engineering, agricultural engineering, or related degree program.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software like Solidworks, Inventor, or Creo.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently on multiple projects.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- You must be able to commute to Assumption, Illinois, daily.
- Previous internship or work experience is preferred, as is prior exposure to agricultural or manufacturing settings.
Location & details#
- Location: Assumption, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027 (tentatively May 26 to July 30).
- Compensation: $20 to $22 per hour, depending on your year in school.
- Benefits: Complimentary housing provided at The Woods apartment complex at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois.
About Grain & Protein Technologies
Grain & Protein Technologies designs and manufactures equipment for grain, seed, poultry, egg, and swine production. The company operates 19 manufacturing facilities across 5 continents and employs more than 3600 people. It serves agribusiness managers and farmers in over 100 countries. Founded in 2024, the business is based in Duluth, Georgia.
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