Reliability Engineering Intern
About The Position
Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina Workplace type: On Site We are hiring a Reliability Engineering co-op to join our team for summer of 2026 (flexibility for a spring/summer or summer/fall co-op). This is a great opportunity to learn about manufacturing, corn wet milling and refining processes, reliability, and new technologies in the manufacturing space.
Requirements
- Are self-motivated and proactive to improve equipment and operational performance
- Enjoy learning about equipment and new technologies
- Have the desire to use both hands-on and computer skills
- Progress towards a bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred, Chemical Engineering will also be considered with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred
- Ability to work 40 hrs per week during the summer internship term
- Ability to learn/understand operational, maintenance and reliability processes
- Strong technical communication, critical thinking, and data analytics skills
- A proactive mindset
- A desire to learn and implement new technologies in the condition-based monitoring and manufacturing space, such as sensors and AI
- Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
- Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
- Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program.
- If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.
- If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of SAP a plus, as it pertains to maintenance and operations
Responsibilities
- Working with the operations and maintenance to learn and understand the processes
- Driving the continuous improvement of maintenance systems through development of criticality-based equipment strategies and route development including preventative maintenance and condition monitoring
- Evaluating and providing recommendations for PM Optimization
- Facilitating and supporting root cause analysis of bad actor equipment
Benefits
- Total Rewards Package – competitive hourly salary based on your degree program.
- Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location
- Internship Program Events & Activities – programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
- Intern Mentor Program – pairing with a mentor to guide development and integration in Ingredion’s culture
- Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups – the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion’s Inclusion & Belonging strategy
- Employee Recognition Program – a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
- Employee Discount Program – provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
