Engineering Summer Internship

National Beef • Dodge City, KS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

National Beef is seeking college students interested in beef production engineering for a paid, on-site summer internship in 2027. Interns will receive hands-on experience in a beef processing facility, learn about company culture and work practices, and gain an understanding of how facility departments operate. Qualified interns will be placed in Liberal or Dodge City, Kansas. The program lasts 10–12 weeks, and a housing allowance is included where required. This is a safety-sensitive position and is not remote.

Interns will work with maintenance and engineering staff and learn about mechanical, electrical, control, and utility systems used in a modern food processing facility. The experience emphasizes safety, quality, and process optimization. Interns will also prepare reports summarizing their insights and experiences for senior management and key department heads.

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 GPA of 3.0 in core curriculum classes.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and on-campus involvement.
• Have strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Be able to work independently and self-direct 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 ensure proper methods and procedures are followed when operating systems and equipment.
• 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 key department heads summarizing internship insights and experiences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Housing allowance where required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed