Engineering Summer Internship
About The Position
National Beef is seeking college students interested in beef production engineering for a paid summer internship in 2027. This 10–12-week, on-site internship offers hands-on experience in a beef processing facility, introducing interns to the company’s culture, work practices, and departmental operations. Qualified interns will be placed in Liberal or Dodge City, Kansas. A housing allowance is included where required. Interns will work with maintenance and engineering staff and gain exposure to mechanical, electrical, control, and utility systems used in a modern food processing facility. The experience emphasizes safety, quality, and process optimization. This is a safety-sensitive position and is not remote.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an accredited college degree program focused on Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field, and have completed at least two years of the program.
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA in core curriculum classes.
- Demonstrate leadership abilities and on-campus involvement.
- Have strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Be able to work independently and be self-directed on project work.
- Be proficient with all Microsoft Office products.
- Be available to work 40 or more hours per week, including some weekends, on-site for the duration of the internship.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Responsibilities
- Learn how complex manufacturing processes are designed and maintained in a modern food processing facility.
- Learn how plant processes are monitored and controlled.
- Observe and understand how safety is incorporated into production systems and areas.
- Observe and support the design and implementation of new systems or equipment.
- Work with plant personnel to help ensure proper methods and procedures are followed for system and equipment operations.
- Participate in the execution and oversight of preventive maintenance and repair tasks.
- Collaborate with the Engineering Department and participate in networking opportunities with senior leadership.
- Prepare detailed reports for senior management and department heads summarizing key insights and experiences from the internship.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Housing allowance where required
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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