Maintenance Engineering Intern

Roskam Foods•Kentwood, MI

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness. Roskam has a full-time Summer 2026 Maintenance internship opportunity available for individuals currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical or a related engineering field; recent graduates may apply with a related concentration and interest in a career within the Engineering. The summer internships will be on-site at our facilities in Grand Rapids. This maintenance engineering intern position offers hands-on experience in the field of mechanical engineering, providing an opportunity to work on real-world projects that impact our products and services. The ideal candidate will collaborate with other engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of projects and continuous improvement of the production processes.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
Proficiency in Engineering software

Responsibilities

Analyze production processes and equipment for potential improvements
Identify root cause of production issues and provide solutions
Review current Preventative Maintenance schedule and processes
Update processes, materials and communication around updates to PM
Documenting and maintaining accurate records of all design-related activities and decisions.
Performing continuous improvement activities to enhance the efficiency, quality, and safety of the food manufacturing processes and equipment.