Maintenance Reliability Engineering Intern

Roquette • Keokuk, IA

111d • $22

About The Position

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Want to help us make a difference? Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients. Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles. The Role: We are looking for our next Maintenance Reliability Engineering Intern within our Reliability Team for summer 2026. The Mechanical Engineer will report directly to the Reliability Manager and will be responsible for various projects within Roquette’s Manufacturing Plant. This position is located in Keokuk, Iowa.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in engineering (Chemical or Mechanical). Sophomore or Junior level class standing preferred.
• No previous experience is required.
• A results-based, goal-focused mindset with a natural curiosity, demonstrated by extracurricular involvement in clubs or community.
• Leadership and/or work experience to supplement strong student achievement.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically data analysis tools, such as Excel.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Reliability Engineer assigned project(s), which will improve performance in the areas of optimizing overall equipment reliability and performance.
• Learn advanced predictive maintenance technologies and methodologies tied to the project(s) that they are assigned, such as vibration analysis, ultrasound, lubrication, infrared thermography, etc.
• Provide engineering studies and analysis of reliability and performance data to gain insights into potential issues and failure modes through the application of reliability-centered maintenance techniques.
• Ensure a proactive approach to maintenance.
• Keep historical data to analyze and monitor key parameters to assist with continuous improvement initiatives, cost savings measures, optimization of asset lifecycles, downtime reduction, and asset reliability management.

Benefits

• 8 to 12-week paid summer internship opportunity.
• The hourly rate of pay for this role is $22/hour.
• A highly collaborative team environment with opportunities for mentorship, project ownership, and peer collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees