About the role#
As an Engineering Intern at our South Sioux City facility, you will support plant operations by leading engineering projects and driving process improvements. You will work alongside cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges and implement solutions that improve production efficiency, reliability, and safety.
What you'll do#
- Lead and support capital projects from initial concept through installation, startup, and closure.
- Identify and implement improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and cost performance.
- Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, and safety teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
- Develop engineering designs, technical specifications, and scopes of work for plant projects.
- Support equipment evaluations, root cause investigations, and corrective action implementation.
- Analyze process data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for optimization.
- Manage contractors and vendors to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, environmental regulations, and food safety requirements.
- Participate in plant reliability and asset management initiatives.
- Present project updates and recommendations to plant leadership.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies, project management principles, and engineering design practices.
- Experience with troubleshooting equipment and operational systems.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical and operational data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or food processing environment is preferred.
- Familiarity with engineering software or CMMS systems is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: South Sioux City, Nebraska.
- Work Modality: This is an on-site role.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Requirements: You must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position. You must be willing to work in a manufacturing environment and perform occasional travel as needed.
About Ingredion Incorporated
Ingredion Incorporated is a global ingredient solutions provider based in Westchester, Illinois. Founded in 1906, the company processes plant-based materials like grains, fruits, and vegetables into ingredients for the food, beverage, animal nutrition, and industrial markets. It operates in over 120 countries and employs approximately 12,000 people. The organization maintains innovation centers worldwide to support its product development.
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