Intern - Manufacturing Engineer

Great Plains Mfg • Salina, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota Company, is seeking motivated individuals for their 2027 Summer Internship Program. These on-site internships in the Salina, KS area offer full-time work from Mid-May to Early-August. Interns will earn $20 per hour and benefit from a 4-day work week (Monday-Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Housing is provided for interns residing outside the Salina, KS area. The program includes a project-based learning experience with a mentor and supportive peers, allowing interns to apply college knowledge and gain practical experience. Social activities are organized to foster connections among interns and employees.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Ag Systems or other relevant Engineering major
• Willingness to live within commuting distance of the assigned location, typically in the Salina, KS or Abilene, KS area for the duration of the Summer
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week) during the Summer
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening test within a week of your first day of employment
• Providing, upon your first day of employment, satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, and your completion of an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to the Salina, KS area and commute to and from work and activities throughout the Summer

Nice To Haves

• Completed at least 30 credit hours by beginning of internship
• Self-motivated with good project management, organization and planning skills
• Ability to communicate plans and information in a concise, effective manner in both verbal and written forms
• Exhibit a willingness to learn
• Critical thinking skills and a positive approach to solving problems
• Team player mindset and outstanding interpersonal skills
• Ability to work closely with other engineers as well as team members on the production floor
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Basic CAD software knowledge helpful

Responsibilities

• Be assigned to one of our facilities in the Salina, KS area.
• Work on a project in Manufacturing Engineering as it relates to manufacturing agricultural or construction equipment.

Benefits

• Housing is provided for interns who currently reside outside the Salina, KS area.
• Social activities organized to foster connections among interns and employees.

What This Job Offers

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