Intern, Design Engineer

About the Role

• Role: Intern, Design Engineer - Grain Storage and Conditioning
• Company: Grain & Protein Technologies
• Location: Assumption, IL
• Duration: Summer 2027 (tentatively May 26th - July 30th, full-time, 40 hours/week onsite)
• Compensation: $20 - $22 / hour (dependent on year in school)
• Benefits: Complimentary housing at The Woods apartment complex at Millikin University in Decatur, IL

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize 3D and 2D CAD tools to design new and update existing components.
• Execute engineering release processes to publish and revise drawings and bills of material.
• Communicate with Engineering Team Lead, Engineering Manager, and Product Manager to understand and verify product requirements and cost targets.
• Engage with manufacturing team to gather inputs and integrate Design For Manufacturing (DFM) principles into product designs.
• Mitigate production issues through engineering and product managers.
• Support the Tech Services team with troubleshooting field issues.
• Support current product maintenance and updates per stakeholder requests.
• Collaborate with R&T to build prototype designs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as Solidworks, Inventor, or Creo.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a degree program in design engineering, agricultural engineering, or related field.
• Must be registered as a full-time student.
• Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferably have completed one or more internships and/or have working experience (e.g., part-time job).
• Prior experience in an agricultural and/or manufacturing setting is a plus.