Mechanical Engineering Intern

Description Lyons Magnus leads the food industry with creativity and innovation, crafting top-quality products across all manufacturing phases, from raw materials to marketing. With over 2000 diverse items for industrial ingredient and food service sectors, Lyons caters to leading restaurant chains nationally and internationally. At Lyons, our diverse and talented staff is the heart of our organization. We foster a thriving work environment where employees are engaged in shaping both the company's and their own future. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support the Engineering team at our Walton, KY manufacturing facility, which produces syrups and sauces. This role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations, process improvement, and plant performance. The intern will work on real projects that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support safe, high-quality production. This internship is structured to provide meaningful project work. Administrative tasks such as filing or data entry will be limited and will not exceed approximately 30-40% of the overall experience.

Pay:

$21.00 per hour

Hours:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Schedule:

Monday -

Friday Location:

Walton, KY Work Environment:

In-Office Core Responsibilities:

Support the engineering team in documenting chilled water, glycol, and utility distribution systems across the facility. Conduct field walk-downs to capture equipment data, piping layouts, labeling gaps, and system operating parameters. Assist in updating P&IDs, equipment lists, and system descriptions used for maintenance, troubleshooting, and future capital planning. Partner with maintenance technicians and engineers to observe system operations and understand functional relationships between pumps, heat exchangers, chillers, and controls. Support small improvement projects such as insulation audits, tag verification, flow/temperature logging, or root-cause documentation. Prepare clear engineering documentation, diagrams, and reports aligned with industry standards. Internship Expectations Maintain consistent attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules. Follow all company policies, including safety, confidentiality, and professional conduct standards. Actively participate in assigned projects and seek feedback. Meet regularly with their supervisor for development check-ins. Complete all required onboarding and safety training. Internship Impact Presentation -

End of Internship Requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid systems, or industrial processes. Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong communication and teamwork skills Comfortable working in plant environments and gathering field data. Ability to read basic technical drawings (P&IDs, general arrangements preferred but not required). Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset; willingness to ask questions and learn. Use of AutoCAD / Autodesk Design Software Education and/or Experience Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field Junior, senior, or graduate standing preferred Additional Considerations Regular check-ins Feedback and mentoring sessions A final "Internship Impact" presentation summarizing their contributions Inter-departmental learning and exposure (Maintenance, Quality, Production) Additional Information Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain the very best people. Lyons Magnus offers a comprehensive benefits plan that include: Health, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Sec. 125, 401(k) plan, and more. If you meet these requirements and are eager to join a dynamic company poised for further growth, please respond with your cover letter, and salary requirements. To learn more about Lyons Magnus, LLC its products and core values, visit www.lyonsmagnus.com or follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn Lyons Magnus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. •This organization participates in E-Verify.