Intern - Design Engineer

Great Plains Mfg • Salina, KS

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota Company, is seeking Design Engineer Interns for their 2027 Summer Internship Program. These internships will be on-site in the Salina, KS area. Interns will work full-time from Mid-May to Early-August on a project in Design Engineering as it relates to the design of agricultural or construction equipment. The program includes mentorship, practical work experience, and social activities to foster networking and team building.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Ag Systems or other relevant Engineering major
• Willingness to live within commuting distance of the assigned location, typically in the Salina, KS or Abilene, KS area for the duration of the Summer
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week) during the Summer
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening test within a week of your first day of employment
• Providing, upon your first day of employment, satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, and your completion of an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to the Salina, KS area and commute to and from work and activities throughout the Summer

Nice To Haves

• Completed at least 30 credit hours by beginning of internship
• Self-motivated with good project management, organization and planning skills
• Ability to communicate plans and information in a concise, effective manner in both verbal and written forms
• Exhibit a willingness to learn
• Critical thinking skills and a positive approach to solving problems
• Team player mindset and outstanding interpersonal skills
• Ability to work closely with other engineers as well as team members on the production floor
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Basic CAD software knowledge helpful; Solidworks Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Work on a project in Design Engineering as it relates to the design of agricultural or construction equipment.
• Apply college knowledge in the workplace and gain practical work experience.
• Participate in organized activities to get to know other interns and employees.

Benefits

• Earn $20 per hour
• Housing is provided in Salina, KS for interns who currently reside outside the area.
• 4-day work week
• Social activities organized during the summer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern