About the role#
Schreiber Foods is seeking engineering students for the Summer 2026 Controls Engineering Internship. This paid, full-time position offers hands-on experience within a food manufacturing environment. Interns will work alongside professional engineers on operational projects and participate in a structured program featuring executive speakers, networking events, and professional development.
What you'll do#
- Design, program, and test automated control systems.
- Utilize PLCs, HMIs, and robotics to improve system performance.
- Collaborate on system integration and optimization projects.
- Take ownership of assignments and complete them with accuracy.
What you'll need#
- Completed sophomore-level status or higher in an Engineering or Engineering Technology program (Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Chemical, Engineering Physics, or Manufacturing preferred).
- Current enrollment as a student throughout the internship (recent or previous graduates are ineligible).
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer of 2026.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Willingness to relocate for the duration of the internship.
- Reliable transportation.
Location & details#
- Locations: Green Bay, WI; Tempe, AZ; Carthage, MO; Beloit, WI; Clinton, MO; Monett, MO; Mt. Vernon, MO; Shippensburg, PA; Stephenville, TX; Logan, UT; Smithfield, UT; Richland Center, WI; Grand Rapids, MI.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Compensation: $22.00 per hour.
- Relocation assistance is provided for moves of 50 miles or more.
About Schreiber Foods
Schreiber Foods is a food and beverage manufacturer founded in 1945. The company produces cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, yogurt, and beverages. Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, it operates across five continents with a workforce of more than 10,000 people. It maintains partnerships with retailers, restaurants, and food manufacturers globally.
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