About the role#
The Renewables Engineering Intern role provides hands-on experience at an ethanol production facility. You will work alongside engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to apply engineering principles to real-world challenges. This position involves troubleshooting process issues, analyzing operational data, and contributing to projects that improve safety, reliability, and plant performance. You will gain exposure to both day-to-day operations and capital improvement initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Support process engineering initiatives by troubleshooting operational challenges and researching practical solutions.
- Collaborate with production operators, engineers, and maintenance personnel to identify and implement process improvements.
- Assist with capital projects, including project planning, data collection, equipment evaluations, contractor coordination, and execution.
- Review and update process documentation such as P&IDs, SOPs, and engineering records.
- Conduct field observations, gather process data, and evaluate equipment and system performance.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.
- Communicate engineering findings, project updates, and recommended solutions to cross-functional teams.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Agriculture Systems, or Process Engineering.
- Junior standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- 0-2 years of relevant experience.
- Strong communication, problem solving, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
Location & details#
- Location: Albion, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time, on-site.
- This position is paid.
About The Andersons, Inc.
The Andersons, Inc. is a diversified company with roots in agriculture. Founded in 1947, the firm operates in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and nutrient and industrial sectors. It is based in Maumee, Ohio, and maintains a workforce of approximately 1,776 employees. The company focuses on grain, turf and cob products, and plant nutrients.
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