Intern, Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a highly talented Manufacturing Engineer Intern to join our Grain & Protein Technologies manufacturing team at our Paris, Illinois location for the Summer of 2026. This is a paid internship during the summer of 2026. Students will work 40 hours per week onsite at our office in Paris, IL from tentatively June 1 st through August 28 th . Your Impact

• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using appropriate systems and tools to optimize use of space, equipment, material, and personnel.
• Develop and maintain Standard Work and Work Instructions.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, update and/or design manufacturing equipment.
• Work closely with research and development, quality assurance, operations, and maintenance personnel to prevent and/or solve problems with products, equipment, and tooling.
• Support current and new product introductions.
• Comply with all Grain & Protein Technologies, safety rules, policies and procedures. Your Experience and Qualifications
• Enrollment in a degree program in manufacturing engineer, agricultural engineering or related field
• Must be registered as a full-time student
• Must be able to commute to work location on a daily basis
• Strong computer literacy: MS Office Suite; web-based applications A Plus If You Have
• Thorough knowledge of lean terminology and processes
• Experience with controls, automation, PLC/HMI, and electrical schematics
• Experience in design of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and material handling systems
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with 2D drawing and 3D modeling systems: AutoCAD; Solid Works and/or Creo Your Compensation and Benefits Expected hourly wage for this role will be $20 - 22 / hour.

This is dependent upon year in school. We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now! Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 1.

GPT Purpose:

Feeding the World Better, through high quality grain and responsibly raised protein 2.

GPT Mission:

Make Farmers and Agribusiness Managers more productive and more profitable 3.

GPT Culture:

Winning Values and Winning Behaviors that nurtures a "Winners Win" culture of excellence 4.

GPT Approach:

Achieve balanced and sustainable success for Employees, Customers, and OwnersGrain & Protein Technologies is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of reliable, durable, and innovative equipment solutions for grain, seed, poultry, egg, and swine production. Generating $1.1 billion in annual revenue, the Company serves ...