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Process Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) Cedar Rapids, IA

Ingredion


Job Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 7 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated student to hire for our Process Engineering Internship opportunity. You will be responsible for completing several small process engineering projects. You will also be applying concepts learned in engineering and engineering-related classes to applications in the field. Submission for funding of projects as well as project status reports will be required.

As the Process Engineering Intern your responsibilities will include:

  • Being responsible for personal safety as well as the safety of any contractors working on projects with a goal of completing projects with zero safety or environmental incidents

  • Attending daily leadership team meetings and monthly safety meetings

  • Managing small capital projects for concept design estimating proposal submittal purchasing installation start-up commissioning documentation training and closure while continuously supporting improvements and initiatives to better the projects

  • Identifying growth and cost savings projects to give directly to the productivity and costs associated with manufacturing

  • Building an environment conducive to teamwork with other specialists and employees

  • Being able to produce and give effective presentations

The Process Engineer Intern position is well suited for you if you:

  • Are well-organized with leadership potential and have good communication by having the ability to effect change through persuasion and reason and deal with ambiguity

  • Have proven the ability to work as a team member with a variety of people at all levels within the organization

  • Ability to deliver results in a very significant and energizing environment through multi-tasking critical thinking problem solving skills and having an analytical mind

  • Are a self-starter with a strong work ethic that values high levels of integrity and authenticity with a dedicated and creative personality that wants to succeed

Qualified candidates will have:

  • Progress towards aBachelorsdegree program in Chemical Engineering with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0preferred

  • Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term

  • Ability to learn/understand the corn wet milling process and the systems and principals involved in its operation

  • Ability to tackle problems identify improvement opportunities implement action plans and follow-up to ensure results

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information and prepare concisely written reports

  • Proven analytical problem solving multi-tasking and time management skills

  • Experience with PC Applications such as Word Excel and PowerPoint

  • Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility eachwork day

To be eligible for consideration candidates must:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

No

This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .


Required Experience:

Intern


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Ingredion ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Zutaten. Wir stellen Süßstoffe, Stärkeprodukte, Inhaltsstoffe zur Nahrungsergänzung und Biomaterialien her, die von Kunden in alltäglichen Produkten – von Lebensmitteln und Getränken bis hin zu Papier- und Pharmaprodukten – verwendet w ... View more

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