Lamb Weston · 2 months ago
Engineering Intern, Process Innovation
Kennewick, WA, USA (Kennewick Office)
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $22/hrLamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality. The Engineering Intern, Process Innovation role involves participating in a 12-week internship program, working on hands-on projects that impact the organization while gaining real-world experience and mentorship in various engineering domains.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Research / develop innovative technology to drive business objectives (including but not limited to: ideation, literature review, design, fabrication, testing, validation, standardization and/or report out) in one of the following areas: Foreign Material Removal, Cutting, New product technology optimization
Manage above workflow in allotted timeline whilst engaging technical innovation staff, lateral internal stakeholders, possible outside vendor(s) related to project(s)
Collaborate with the plant project engineers and leadership to complete capital projects including the development of new designs, policy standards, and technical engineering automation processes
Assist in the design, revision, maintenance, performance analyses and cost impacts of plant drawings. (Using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)
Assist with the technical automation and control expert to support needs of the plant with the day-to-day developments, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Interface to equipment and instrumentation including optimization and calibration, specifying, and interface programming
With a focus towards improving efficiencies of our plant equipment, this position will utilize existing tools and apply engineering principles to develop the structure, process, and plan with the goal of improving AU (Asset Utilization) for selected plant equipment
Work independently and engage with current Lamb Weston staff across different departments, in addition to following industry standards in the execution of assignments
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled or a recent graduate of an Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related program
Juniors, Seniors, or Master's degree students preferred but also accepting recent grads
Minimum GPA 3.0 preferred
Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to meet the Lamb Weston Authorized Driver standards
Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
Ability and willingness to work independently
Strong analytical skills
Strong computer competency and experience using a tablet and/or iPhone
Preferred
Experience with MS suite of products desirable
Benefits
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
Company
Lamb Weston
When most people look at a potato, they see just a potato. But when we look at a potato, we see possibilities.
Founded in 1994
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bernadette Madarieta
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Smith
Chief Operating Officer
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