About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for the Summer of 2027. You will join the Material Handling, Structures, and Specialty Engineering team. The role requires working 40 hours per week on-site. The program runs from late May through July, though start and end dates remain flexible based on housing availability.
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 Engineering Leads, Managers, and Product Managers to verify product requirements and cost targets.
- Work with the manufacturing team to integrate Design For Manufacturing principles into your designs.
- Help address production issues and support the Tech Services team with field troubleshooting.
- Assist with current product maintenance based on stakeholder requests.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student in a design engineering, agricultural engineering, or related degree program.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as Solidworks, Inventor, or Creo.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Preference is given to candidates with previous internship or work experience.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Assumption, IL, Paris, IL, or Omaha, NE.
- You must be able to commute to your assigned location daily.
- Compensation is $20 to $22 per hour, depending on your year in school.
- The company provides complimentary housing at a local college or university.
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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