Intern - Process Engineering (Production)

Freshpet Talent AcquisitionBethlehem, PA
3dOnsite

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

Benefits

  • A competitive internship salary
  • Paid holidays that fall within the timeframe of your internship
  • Fully stocked cafeteria with all food free to interns and employees
  • Free Freshpet food for your dog or cat
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