Production Engineer Intern Decatur, IL Summer 2025: May 19th - Aug 1st Primient is pioneering a new legacy as we drive towards excellence. This is exemplified by our ongoing commitment to progress through investments in our operations and in your communities, our dedication to sustainability, and seamlessly integrating into and enriching people's daily lives through plant-based solutions. Moreover, our unwavering commitment to growth and excellence propels us toward a brighter future, reinforcing our position as an industry leader.
We are proud of the work we do, and the people who make it all possible. From our deep roots as a leading producer of food and industrial products from plant-based, renewable resources, we're writing the next chapters of our lasting legacy together. Join a team prioritizing learning, safety, collaboration, and winning for each other and our customers.
OUR VALUESSafetyOur priorities are rooted in safety, quality, and consideration for the environment, starting with our renewable raw materials through to our exceptional products that sweeten, strengthen, support, and more.
ExcellenceStriving for excellence is so much more than selling high-quality ingredients, we're inspired to work towards excellence each step of the way from the field to finished product.
IntegrityIntegrity is in our DNA. Primient was founded on doing business the right way and this code remains a guiding principle of how we work together across our business and ways of working.
GrowthWe are investing in our people, ourselves, and our facilities. We are evolving for new ways of winning and learning and growing the value of our business along the way.
Play a vital role in building the Primient legacy while growing your career. We invest in you by providing the supportive leaders and resources you need to get the job done and learn along the way. You don't have to have all the answers,
but if you have the creativity, curiosity and are excited to advance your career, join our team of committed and forward-thinking people.
THE OPPORTUNITY Engineering Interns are given opportunities to develop and apply their engineering knowledge in a real working process to further sharpen their skills and reinforce their academic learning. Each work term begins with a description of their work assignments. Their work is guided and mentored by a Senior Plant Engineer and/or Technical Manager. They are also given opportunities to work with other engineers and managers to broaden their plant experience. At the end of each work term the Engineer Intern is given the opportunity to present a summary of their work for the term.
Key responsibilities: Production Engineer - Ensure products meet our quality, cost, and efficiency requirements.
- Monitor day to day production results.
- Design, develop, and implement continuous process improvements.
- Assist with process troubleshooting and developing corrective action plans.
- Contribute to the design of moderately complex projects and/or handle elements of major projects.
ABOUT YOU Desired Skills and Experience A successful candidate is expected to have good attendance, good communication skills, able to solve process problems, work others and independently. The candidate must also be able to use Microsoft Office Components--Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., and learn other specific computer systems. Employment is contingent on the student being enrolled at a university, satisfactorily completing their course work, and continuing to take course work to complete a degree as a chemical engineer.
What We Offer: This internship will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of plant operations of our largest plant.
This internship comes with a $3000 Housing/Travel stipend in addition to an hourly wage of $22.00, and you will receive professional development through the 11-week program.
Must possess valid work authorization for the US. We are not offering sponsorship for this role.
ITEMS TO NOTE This is a 40 hour per week/Full Time role.
This role is On-Site - 5 days a week - at our Decatur, IL plant.
There is no guarantee of full-time placement at the conclusion of this internship.
Successful candidate must past a drug screen and background check.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging We are passionate believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, thrive and progress.
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