Maintenance Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 - Campus Recruiting (Multiple Locations)

Hormel Foods Family of Companies • Austin, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To gain real world experience by performing the duties of their full-time engineering counterparts, supervising maintenance personnel and directing the modification, improvement and installation of high-tech equipment in a manufacturing facility to maximize equipment and facility productivity at minimum cost.

Requirements

• Must graduate between December 2026 and May 2028 and major in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field with a minimum 2.7 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
• This position will require access to and/or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace
• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
• Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)
• Must be open to relocation

Nice To Haves

• Co-ops may be available depending on our business needs. The co-op program duration is typically 6-8 months and can run from early January through early August OR late May through early December.

Responsibilities

• Learn about Enterprise Asset Management software and assist with reliability improvements
• Update engineering information on the plant water and industrial sewer systems
• Learn about system design and make recommendations regarding improvements which could include involvement with water-saving and energy conservation projects
• Update plant engineering information on the plant compressed air distribution system
• Become familiar with the design of plant air handling equipment and make recommendations to improve air balance within certain areas of the plant
• Supervise plant maintenance employees on a relief basis

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $27.50 paid on a weekly basis
• Housing assistance through either a housing stipend or company-provided housing, depending on location
• Reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses
• Reimbursement for approved business-related expenses
• Opportunity to participate in a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Hands-on experience with a Fortune 500 company
• Professional development opportunities and networking experiences
• Potential consideration for future internships, co-ops, or full-time employment opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern