Industrial Engineer Intern/ Co-op-Summer 2026 or 6 month co-op- Multiple locations

Hormel • Austin, MN

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About The Position

Hormel Foods Corporation is seeking an Industrial Engineer Intern/Co-op to gain real-world experience by performing the duties of their full-time industrial engineering counterparts. The intern will manage projects independently and offer sound technical and engineering guidance to improve operational performance. The position is designed to provide hands-on experience in a global branded food company with a strong commitment to corporate responsibility and community service.

Requirements

• Must graduate in August 2026, December 2026, or May 2027 and major in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology or a related field with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position.
• Possess a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.
• This position will require access to and/or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements effective and cost-efficient labor standards.
• Supports and maintains departmental production labor cost systems.
• Applies effective workplace designs to meet ergonomic/safety objectives.
• Initiates, supports, and justifies capital appropriation requests for projects and equipment.
• Identifies opportunities for cost reductions and efficiency improvements for the plant and works cross-functionally to implement these solutions.
• Contributes to plant-wide continuous improvement efforts through knowledge and implementation of the Hormel Production System.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Paid housing allowance (outside of Austin, MN) or company provided housing (Austin, MN).
• Reimbursement of all expenses incurred on the job.
• Company 401k match.
• Earn Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree