Intern, Design Engineer - Material Handling and Structures

We are seeking a highly talented Design Engineering Intern to join our Material Handling, Structures, and Specialty Engineering team at one of our three locations in Assumption, IL, Paris, IL, or Omaha, NE for the Summer of 2027. This is a paid, full-time internship during the summer. Students are required to work 40 hours per week onsite at one of the three aforementioned locations from tentatively Wednesday, May 26 th through Friday, July 30 th (dependent upon summer housing dates, could start earlier and/or end later).

Your Impact 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 Your Experience and 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 Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as Solidworks, Inventor, or Creo 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) Your Compensation and Benefits Expected hourly wage for this role will be $20 – 22 / hour. This is dependent upon year in school.

Benefits

will include complimentary housing at a local college or university to the internship location. Your Workplace and Travel You will be working an onsite role based out of Assumption, IL, Paris, IL, or Omaha, NE. We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now! Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

1. GPT Purpose: Feeding the World Better, through high quality grain and responsibly raised protein
2. GPT Mission: Make Farmers and Agribusiness Managers more productive and more profitable
3. GPT Culture: Winning Values and Winning Behaviors that nurtures a “Winners Win” culture of excellence
4. GPT Approach: Achieve balanced and sustainable success for Employees, Customers, and Owners Grain & Protein Technologies is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of reliable, durable, and innovative equipment solutions for grain, seed, poultry, egg, and swine production. Generating $1.1 billion in annual revenue, the Company serves farmers and agribusiness managers in over 100 countries and currently operates 19 manufacturing facilities across 5 continents, employing more than 3600 people. The Company goes to market with its strong portfolio of industry leading brands – GSI, Cumberland, AP, Tecno, Cimbria, Aerotech, Reventa, and Euroemme. With its Company Purpose of “Feeding the World Better”, Grain & Protein Technologies emphasizes advancing smart technologies and offering innovative technical solutions to make farmers and agribusiness managers more productive and profitable in a sustainable way.