Engineering Intern (Summer)

Looking for a job that can turn into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees opportunities to grow. Whether you're starting fresh or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed!

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani, President, Kraft Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Parmalat, Siggi's, and Stonyfield Organic in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.

We live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity-and we're building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, don't let that stop you from applying! We're eager to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how you can bring your EXPERTISE to help us make an impact.

From your PASSION to ours

This role is responsible for supporting plant production initiatives through equipment layout planning, process optimization, and project execution. The position will work cross-functionally to improve operations and enable facility upgrades in alignment with safety, quality, and efficiency goals. This is a PAID internship for the summer!

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Lead or assist in the collection and analysis of equipment specifications, capacities, and layouts to support operational improvements.

* Evaluate and propose equipment relocation or reconfiguration plans to accommodate facility changes or new technology implementation.

* Collaborate with plant teams to review and validate proposed layouts and process improvements.

* Develop scope of work documents, equipment specification sheets, and procurement needs for new or relocated machinery (e.g., processing equipment, packaging lines, conveying systems, quality control devices, etc.).

* Identify and implement best practices in production, safety, and efficiency across all plant operations.

* Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the facility.

* Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment at all times.

* Perform other duties as assigned by management in support of plant operations and long-term business needs.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

* Ideal candidate will be in pursit of a Bachelors or Master's Degree. Engineering focus favored.

Experience

* Ideal candidate will have the following traits: open-mindedness, capacity or understand/analyze data and make fact-based recommendations, creativity, productivity, strong organizational skills and ability to work independently as well as in teams.

* Some practical experience through educational projects, prior internships, or professional experiences desired.

Skills/Abilities

* Strong analytical skills: need to be proficient in Excel and analysis in general.

* Concern for accuracy- must be very detail oriented.

* Open-minded, capacity to understand/analyze/ react.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.