HFC - Plant Engineering Intern #2860
Job Purpose: 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
Responsibilities:
- Will be involved in one or more of the following assignments:
- Learn about Datastream 7i software and assist with ongoing implementation efforts
- 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
Requirements:
- Must graduate in December 2021, May 2022 or August 2022 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
- Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
- Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa
Location and Hours:
- Position is based out of one of our production facilities including Austin, Minnesota; Osceola, Iowa, or Rochelle, Illinois
- Internship is 6 months, full time, 40 hours per week, beginning late May and will be held on a summer and a semester basis, ending approximately in December
Compensation:
- Competitive salary
- Paid housing allowance
- Reimbursement of all expenses incurred on the job