We make pet food taste great! For over 30 years, AFB International has been providing pet food solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their people. Our palatants are specially designed to make pet foods, treats and supplements taste better, ensuring pets receive the vital nutrients they need. We know wagging tails, licking whiskers and empty bowls equal happy pets and happy pet parents. Join AFB and you'll be a part of a team of highly skilled professionals that provide the greatest contribution to our success as an organization. Our team members are diverse, creative, passionate experts who are genuinely dedicated to our mission, our customers, and the pets we serve worldwide.
Job Description
We are looking for Plant & Process Engineer Internsto join our 2024 summer internship program in Aurora, MO!
Responsibilities/daily duties:
- Understand capital project requirements, stakeholder alignment & management, project scoping, ROI calculations, and contractor management
- Successfully contribute to process improvement efforts that lead to improvement of standard metrics including yield, productivity, or other sound performance metrics
- Process flow & design, Material & Energy Balance, Asset Management, and PM's
- Provide Process Engineering support for significant changes in processing methods and product manufacturing troubleshooting
Requirements:
- Degree: Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, and/or Electrical Engineering degree.
- Previous experience: Any factory, manufacturing, or industrial experience in a fast-paced environment
As an EBI intern, you will:
- Work on robust projects that prepare you for a full-time opportunity after graduation
- Solve real-world challenges alongside industry experts
- Receive competitive pay for your contributions
- Showcase your project outcomes to leadership at the end of the summer
- Participate in career discussions
- Socialize through teambuilding and networking events
- Learn more about career opportunities across our businesses
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AFB International, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.