Industrial Engineer Year-Round Intern
About The Position
Are you ready to jumpstart your career with a year-round internship at Tyson Foods? We are seeking driven and passionate interns to join our team and contribute to meaningful projects that drive our business forward. As an intern at Tyson Foods, you will gain hands-on experience, develop critical skills, and work for a company that values innovation, sustainability, and excellence. This is your opportunity to experience entry-level work at one of the world’s largest food companies, contribute to impactful projects, and make a real difference. In this role, you will be assigned projects to initiate and implement solutions that help control plant costs and maximize labor resource effectiveness. You will gain exposure to developing and maintaining engineering labor standards and learn to apply continuous improvement tools to achieve plant goals. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with automation implementation, supporting managerial decision-making through data and insights, and contributing to other business needs as required.
Requirements
- Incoming junior, senior, or graduate student with at least one year of school remaining.
- Actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university
- Students pursuing Industrial Engineering or another technical degree are required.
- Previous work experience preferred
- Experience related to engineering, manufacturing, or process improvement strongly preferred
- Strong computer proficiency, including Excel; familiarity with Access, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent computer skills with exposure to engineering-related systems
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies or discipline-specific systems
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional, collaborative, and able to work effectively with cross-functional partners
- Demonstrated reliability, responsiveness to feedback, and strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Must include a resume to be considered
- Resume must include expected graduation date and major/area of study
- Candidates considering further education after degree completion should indicate this on their resume
- Must reside within 60 miles of the facility
- Must demonstrate the maturity, professionalism, and foundational skills needed to contribute meaningfully in a corporate environment
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Access, Word, and PowerPoint
- Exposure to engineering-related systems
- Experience related to engineering, manufacturing, or process improvement
Responsibilities
- Embody Tyson Foods’ RIGHT Behaviors: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Teamwork
- Contribute to impactful projects that develop critical skills and provide valuable business insights
- Collaborate with and support cross-functional leaders to execute real-world work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Support initiatives that improve labor efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance operational performance
- Assist in analyzing data and providing recommendations for process improvements
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
