Engineering Intern (must reside near Greenfield, IN)

IFCO is seeking a motivated Engineering Intern to support core engineering initiatives across North America. This role will provide hands-on exposure to industrial equipment, plant operations, and engineering standards within a global supply chain environment. The intern will work closely with engineering leaders and cross-functional teams to improve data accuracy, standardization, and technical processes across facilities. Key Responsibilities 1. Global Equipment Register Management Validate and complete the Global Equipment Register for all wash line assets across NAM sites Identify and resolve gaps in equipment data, including specifications, capacity, utilities, and documentation Consolidate inputs from drawings, technical specs, and site teams to ensure accuracy Document assumptions and unresolved data gaps 2. Plant Layout Development & Standardization Develop and maintain accurate 2D plant layouts reflecting current and future equipment configurations Ensure layouts include major equipment footprints, process flow, and utility infrastructure Standardize layout formats using established templates (layers, naming conventions, scale) Incorporate utility capacity constraints to support operational planning 3. Layout Simulation & Process Enablement Define technical input requirements for layout simulations (dimensions, throughput, utilities, etc.) Develop standardized templates aligned with equipment and facility data Support creation of business case tools linking layout scenarios to capacity, space, and capital investment Establish standardized workflows, stakeholder roles, and approval gates for layout simulations 4. Machine Program Governance & Deployment Assess and document current machine control program environments (PLC, HMI, VFDs) Establish version control, ownership, and storage standards for critical programs Develop and implement a controlled program deployment (push) process across sites Define change management workflows, including validation, approvals, and rollback procedures Support development of automated post-SAT feedback processes Standardize testing protocols to ensure reliable system performance Qualifications Strong understanding of supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing systems Ability to manage data, standardize processes, and work cross-functionally Key Skills Analytical thinking and problem-solving Strong attention to detail and data accuracy Process design and standardization Project management and stakeholder coordination Excellent communication and documentation skills Why Join Us Opportunity to shape foundational systems across a growing network High visibility role with direct impact on operations and capital planning Collaborative environment working across engineering, operations, and leadership teams