Intern - Process Engineering (Production)

Freshpet Talent Acquisition•Bethlehem, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Freshpet is looking for an Operations Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 at our Bethlehem, PA facility. This summer internship approximate dates are from May 2026 to August 2026. You will be working Monday – Friday, 40 hours maximum per week. As an intern within Operations, you will work with operations and salaried team members to collect data, learn the manufacturing process to create process improvement opportunities, complete and manage projects, and effectively document and communicate results.

Requirements

A junior or senior enrolled at an accredited college/university, in good standing in school, with requisite educational experience in engineering – Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial engineering is preferred.
A well-rounded skill set, including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite - especially Excel
Willingness to roll up sleeves and perform a variety of tasks necessary to support the organization
Proven leadership skills
Strong analytical thinking skills and quick acclimation to systems
Work in a cold environment
Learn quickly and work well independently
Collaborate, communicate, and work effectively in a team environment
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Works with assigned priorities, projects, and timelines concurrently

Responsibilities

Work closely with manufacturing team members on the plant floor to develop process improvement areas and understand manufacturing processes
Coordinate activities of contractors, hourly team members, and other resources
Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate results
Manage entire projects from scope development, capital budgeting, implementation, commissioning, and verification
Collect, analyze, and utilize data to execute improvements while working with salaried and operations team members to deliver effective projects