About the role#
This internship provides a hands-on introduction to engineering within a food processing facility. You will spend 10 to 12 weeks during the summer of 2027 working directly with our maintenance and engineering staff. The program focuses on safety, quality, and process optimization. You will gain exposure to mechanical, electrical, control, and utility systems, including conveyor systems, refrigeration, and automated material handling equipment.
What you'll do#
- Learn how complex manufacturing processes are designed, maintained, monitored, and controlled.
- Observe how safety is integrated into various production systems.
- Support the design and implementation of new equipment or systems.
- Work with plant personnel to ensure proper operating procedures are followed.
- Participate in the execution and oversight of preventative maintenance and repair tasks.
- Collaborate with the Engineering Department and network with senior leadership.
- Prepare detailed reports for senior management and department heads.
- Handle other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college degree program in Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field, with at least two years completed.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 in core curriculum classes.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and campus involvement.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage project work.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Availability to work 40+ hours per week on-site, including some weekends.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship.
- Positions are located in Dodge City, Kansas, and Liberal, Kansas.
- Housing allowance is included where required.
About National Beef Packing Company LLC
National Beef Packing Company LLC operates in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. Founded in 1992 and based in Kansas City, Missouri, the company processes and markets fresh beef, consumer-ready products, and beef by-products. It maintains production facilities across eight locations in six states. The organization employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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