About the role#
This is a 12-week paid internship for Summer 2027. You will work on-site at our manufacturing facility in Carleton, Michigan. You will join the team to help support innovation, process efficiency, equipment reliability, and quality assurance. This role involves a strong focus on compliance, safety, and health.
What you'll do#
- Support the Process and Quality teams with trials, process observations, data collection, and review of results.
- Develop and improve Work Instructions, checklists, troubleshooting guides, and training materials.
- Observe start-up, shutdown, cleaning, changeover, inspection, and abnormal operating conditions.
- Track key quality, process, downtime, and yield information.
- Collaborate with operators, Process Engineers, Quality, Maintenance, EH&S, and Controls to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Document project learning and support a sustainable handoff to the Jumbo Coater Process team.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an Engineering degree or alternative program, such as a 2-year technical college, certificate, or upskilling program.
- Eligibility for full-time employment on or before Summer 2029.
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Carleton, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About Koch
Koch is a private holding company based in Wichita, Kansas. It operates businesses across more than 50 countries in sectors including energy, chemicals, manufacturing, and technology. The company employs approximately 120,000 people globally. Its operations focus on products related to food, water, transportation, and consumer goods.
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