Operations Engineering Intern, Fall 2026 - Lexington, Ky

Smucker

Lexington, KY, US
Base: $22 - $27ph; bonus/equity: not specified; be...
Rising junior or senior engineering student
Mechanical, electrical, chemical, or industrial engineering background
Ability to work in office and plant environments
This internship offers a unique opportunity to work with operating technicians and salaried employees to drive process improvements in a Fortune 500 manufacturing environment

Job Summary

  • This internship offers a unique opportunity to work with operating technicians and salaried employees to drive process improvements in a Fortune 500 manufacturing environment.
  • Interns will manage projects holistically from scope development through commissioning while collecting and analyzing data to execute effective initiatives.
  • The program provides competitive compensation, housing stipends for relocating interns, and access to extensive perks including a fitness center and gourmet cafeteria.

Matching Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity to work with operating technicians and salaried employees to drive process improvements in a Fortune 500 manufacturing environment.

Salary

Base: $22 - $27/hr; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Housing stipend, employee discounts, paid holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rising junior or senior engineering student
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial engineering background
  • Ability to work in office and plant environments

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for inclusion, diversity, and equity
  • Strong problem definition and data analysis skills
  • Experience coordinating contractors and technicians

Key Requirements

  • Must be a rising junior or senior in school
  • Required educational experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial engineering
  • Must comply with all safety procedures on the plant floor

Work Rights

Not specified

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