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Form of workEngineering Intern
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen.
AAK Richmond, CA
1145 Harbour Way S., Richmond CA 94804
About the role
The EngineeringIntern performs duties related to study of mass and energy balances, creationof drawings, and assists with the coordination of engineering projects.
Responsibilities
1. Develop mass/energy balances
2. Draft 2-D layout drawings
3. Communication and coordination between engineering team and vendors and contractors
4. Redline P&IDs, review existing P&ID's
5. Support engineering team with project schedule development
6. Support engineering team with cost tracking
About you
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Junior level standing or higher in course work leading to a chemical or mechanical engineering degree from an accredited 4 year college or university
Ability to perform assigned tasks and complete work with minimal supervision
Eagerness to learn and accept challenges
Able to handle multiple tasks
Good communication skills
Strongly proficient in Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of Excel including macros
Working Conditions
The job is performed in both astandard office and manufacturing plant environment. Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, heat,sparks, oil, and smoke may occur. Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, steel toed shoes,appropriate clothing, hard hat) is required in manufacturing plants. Activitiesinclude extended periods of sitting and standing.
Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with management and co-workers is critical. Regular use of a variety of measuring tools, a telephone, and e-mail for communication is essential. Standing or sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is important for conversations, to receive ordinary information. Heavy lifting is required intermittently. Exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force is occasionally required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines or measuring tools is required.
Good math and reasoning ability is essential. Able to apply general mathematical calculations, analysis of variance, as well as geometry, and other basic standard equations as required
In return AAK offers
$28.00 per hour
This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the vegetable oil refining business and to use knowledge and skills gained through mechanical or chemical engineering coursework. The position is available June 1, 2024 through September 15, 2024. Ideally we want someone who can work in the position through the summer.
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmo, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.
AAKprohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation,age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status,and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state orfederal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of studentsin its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
