Job Description

JOIN US AS A PROJECT ENGINEER INTERN DURING THE SUMMER OF 2021! As a Project Engineer Intern, you will learn and contribute to multiple projects utilizing a variety of automation technologies and platforms.  You will have the opportunity to learn and work on projects from the design and development phase to field installation and commissioning. Essential duties and responsibilities will be completed in direct partnership with the Engineering Team.

To gain hands-on experience this intern will be located in one or more of our plants and/or distribution centers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota and/or Iowa during the summer internship. The location will be determined at a future date based on the specific project(s).

Project Engineer Intern responsibilities:

• Mechanical Design and 2-D layouts – especially relating to facility as-builts (AutoCad Typical)
• Project documentation and equipment design specifications
• PLC Programming (Allen Bradley Typical)
• System Site Commissioning
• Facility Operator and Technician Training
• Project Warranty Support
• Network communications including communications with manufacturing equipment using VPN.
• Perform design and engineering functions in accordance with accepted practices and company standards.
• Prepare project scopes of work, preliminary design concepts, and cost estimates for small projects. Assist in gathering field data and preparing project specifications.
• Coordinate design with other members of the project team.
• Prepare scopes of work, bills of material, specifications, cost estimates, and other necessary projects documents.
• Prepare project correspondence as required.
• Maintain positive client relationships on projects assigned

Qualifications

• Pursuing education in Mechanical Engineering or Packaging Engineering
• Ability to work onsite in our plant and/or distribution centers located in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota and Iowa (location TBD at a future date).
• General understanding of computer hardware and network technologies and equipment
• Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment and food processing systems is a plus
• Understanding of basic electrical circuits
• Software application experience utilizing Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications MS Office Suite
• General understanding of PLC programming with troubleshooting capabilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Additional Information

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY: Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.