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Roquette · 4 months ago

Maintenance Reliability Engineering Intern

Keokuk

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22/hr - $22/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. They are seeking a Maintenance Reliability Engineering Intern to work within their Reliability Team, focusing on projects that improve equipment reliability and performance in their Manufacturing Plant.

Food ProcessingManufacturingNutritionOrganic Food

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Maintenance Reliability Engineer assigned project(s), which will improve performance in the areas of optimizing overall equipment reliability and performance

Will learn advanced predictive maintenance technologies and methodologies tied to the project(s) that they are assigned, such as vibration analysis, ultrasound, lubrication, infrared thermography, etc

Will provide engineering studies and analysis of reliability and performance data to gain insights into potential issues and failure modes through the application of reliability-centered maintenance techniques, ensuring a proactive approach to maintenance

May keep historical data to analyze and monitor key parameters to assist with continuous improvement initiatives, cost savings measures, optimization of asset lifecycles, downtime reduction, and asset reliability management

Qualification

Predictive maintenanceReliability-centered maintenanceData analysis toolsEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in engineering (Chemical or Mechanical). Sophomore or Junior level class standing preferred

No previous experience is required

A results-based, goal-focused mindset with a natural curiosity, demonstrated by extracurricular involvement in clubs or community

Leadership and/or work experience to supplement strong student achievement

Excellent research, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to collaborate in a team environment and engage with diverse stakeholders

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically data analysis tools, such as Excel

Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Flexibility and adaptability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively

Preferred

Sophomore or Junior level class standing preferred

Benefits

8 to 12-week paid summer internship opportunity

Company

Roquette

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Roquette is a leading provider of plant-based ingredients, excipients and pharmaceutical solutions dedicated to enhancing the quality and convenience of essential products for consumers and patients worldwide.

Founded in 1933