Engineering Intern

Description

Denali Ingredients is looking for an Engineering Intern for Summer 2025. Join our team and get practical experience working in the food manufacturing field. The Engineering Intern will work under the direction of the Plant Engineer and will help support Engineering, Maintenance, Safety, Quality, Production and other Denali functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Develop plant wide floor marking layout per Denali guidelines
• Identify equipment specifications, rates and process flow
• Manage Engineering, Maintenance and Facility project
• Assist Operations in process flow and optimization
• Document equipment/devices for electrical panels
• Create CMMS content related to Reliability Improvement Program

Requirements

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Additionally, they must fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and a safe manner. 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.

Ensure Workplace Safety: Responsible for actively demonstrating behaviors that result in zero accidents and injuries.  Ensure no priority is placed above the safety of one’s self or of any other company employee.   

Education and/or Experience

• Must be actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Process Engineering. Technical College or other relative fields of study will be considered.

Communication skills

• Effective oral and written communication is essential
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Must have effective computer skills, including MS Office software
• Must be able to work effectively with a diverse workforce

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, reach above shoulders; occasionally bend 90°; and occasionally twist 45°; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must lift up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.

Language Skills

Ability to speak, read, and comprehend English. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to other employees of the organization. Interpret documents such as blueprints, operating, and maintenance instructions.  Able to write standard documentation.  Able to speak effectively before groups of employees

Mathematical Skills 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Qualifications

• Requires the ability to operate various tools and equipment to include a computer, hoist, hand truck, and various small hand tools.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.

Work Styles

Requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works in a factory environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. He/she is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud. The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation describes and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.

Denali Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant and believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

Denali Ingredients is in New Berlin, Wisconsin. We are customer-centric, fun and engaging. Beyond making ice cream treats tastier, Denali provides a fast-paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, training, mentoring and growth opportunities. Join a team that makes the world a sweeter place!

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.