Intern, Design Engineer - Material Handling and Structures

Grain & Protein Technologies•Omaha, NE

3d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly talented Design Engineering Intern to join our Material Handling, Structures, and Specialty Engineering team at one of our three locations in Assumption, IL, Paris, IL, or Omaha, NE for the Summer of 2027. This is a paid, full-time internship during the summer. Students are required to work 40 hours per week onsite at one of the three aforementioned locations from tentatively Wednesday, May 26th through Friday, July 30th (dependent upon summer housing dates, could start earlier and/or end later).

Requirements

Enrollment in a degree program in design engineering, agricultural engineering, or related field
Must be registered as a full-time student
Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as Solidworks, Inventor, or Creo
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Preferably have completed one or more internships and/or have working experience (e.g. part time job)

Responsibilities

Utilize 3D and 2D CAD tools to design new and update existing components
Execute engineering release processes to publish and revise drawings and bills of material
Communicate with Engineering Team Lead, Engineering Manager, and Product Manager to understand and verify product requirements and cost targets
Engage with manufacturing team to gather inputs and integrate Design For Manufacturing (DFM) principles into product designs
Mitigate production issues through engineering and product managers
Support the Tech Services team with troubleshooting field issues
Support current product maintenance and updates per stakeholder requests