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Summer 2027 Process Engineering Intern
Job Description
Primary Duties /
Responsibilities:
Analyze butter manufacturing processes to identify points of fat loss throughout production.
Collect and evaluate process data from receiving cream, churning, buttermilk, rework, and packaging operations
Conduct sampling and testing to quantify fat losses in waste streams and byproducts.
Map process flows and develops mass-balance models to track butterfat recovery.
Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and lab personnel to identify root causes of yield losses. Present findings and recommendations aimed at improving butter yield, reducing product loss, and generating cost savings.
The qualified candidate will be a junior or senior in the fall of 2027 with a degree focus in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Food Science, Dairy Science, Agricultural Engineering. An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans