Engineering Summer Internship 2026

Conagra Brands • Russellville, AR

1d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Intern will assist our Engineering and/or Continuous Improvement team in daily operations. Participants will partner with leadership in our manufacturing environment to support projects and drive performance in areas such as process improvement, equipment reliability, maintenance support, data analysis, and technical problem-solving. Our goal is to develop talent that may grow into a full-time role at the Conagra Brands Russellville plant following graduation. Have a taste for something big? Launch your career at Conagra Brands, one of North America’s leading branded food companies! Our internship program will introduce you to the world of consumer-packaged goods with the goal of sparking interest in future career opportunities and allowing you to make an impact in a refuse‑to‑lose environment. Come work for a company known for iconic brands: Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Marie Callender’s, Angie’s BOOMCHICKPOP, Swiss Miss and more! What Can You Expect from Your Internship? You will be immersed into Conagra Brands and our Engineering/CI organization for 13 weeks. As an Engineering Intern, you will assist our Engineering and Maintenance teams with daily operations and project activities. You will partner with leaders in our manufacturing plant to help drive business results in areas such as: Process optimization and line efficiency Equipment troubleshooting and reliability improvements Preventive maintenance support Data collection, analysis, and documentation Capital project support and implementation You will be given high‑impact, meaningful assignments that add real value to the business. This program is designed to offer an enriching experience within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. To enhance your understanding of our company, we will provide opportunities to network with peers and leaders to gain exposure to the variety of career paths available at Conagra Brands. When & Where When: June 1st – August 28th, 2026 Potential to start earlier depending on semester end date Location: Russellville, AR Schedule: Interns should expect to work 40 hours per week Why Should You Become a Conagra Intern? Our Engineering intern compensation starts at $20/hr You’ll receive professional development before and during the internship You’ll network with and learn from leaders across the company Opportunity to contribute to meaningful engineering and manufacturing projects Is This Internship Right for You? We’re looking for someone eager to be part of one of the most energized, high‑impact cultures in the food industry. If you're craving the chance to make a real difference and kickstart your engineering career in a refuse‑to‑lose environment, we want to meet you! We encourage you to discover your potential, and we’ll provide the opportunities to help you grow. Do You Have What It Takes? You are a junior or senior enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field You are pursuing a degree in engineering or a similar technical discipline We Want You to Bring Your Whole Self to Work We value diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be recognized for our commitment: Named a Best Place to Work multiple years by Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ+ One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by The Disability Equality Index Top company for LatinX talent as named by Latino Leaders Magazine Hourly Rate: $20-28 Our Intern Benefits As a Conagra intern, you get paid holidays, relocation and housing assistance. During your time with us, you’ll have access to learning and development live sessions, as well as tools like LinkedIn Learning. You will also travel to our Omaha campus for Intern Orientation as well as an End of Summer Celebration. Our Company Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, our Company combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. Our portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Our iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, and Slim Jim, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera, offer choices for every occasion. We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request. At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Requirements

• You are a junior or senior enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field
• You are pursuing a degree in engineering or a similar technical discipline

Responsibilities

• Process optimization and line efficiency
• Equipment troubleshooting and reliability improvements
• Preventive maintenance support
• Data collection, analysis, and documentation
• Capital project support and implementation

Benefits

• professional development
• paid holidays
• relocation and housing assistance
• access to learning and development live sessions, as well as tools like LinkedIn Learning

What This Job Offers

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