What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Manufacturing Engineer position at The GSI Group?
We are seeking a highly talented
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
to join our Grain & Protein Technologies manufacturing and quality team at our
Assumption, Illinois
headquarters for the Summer of 2026.
This is a paid, full-time internship during the summer of 2026. Students are required to work 40 hours per week onsite at our office in Assumption from tentatively Wednesday, May 27 th through Friday, July 31 st (dependent upon summer housing dates, could start earlier and/or end later).
Your Impact
- Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using appropriate systems and tools to optimize use of space, equipment, material, and personnel.
- Develop and maintain Standard Work and Work Instructions.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, update and/or design manufacturing equipment.
- Work closely with research and development, quality assurance, operations, and maintenance personnel to prevent and/or solve problems with products, equipment, and tooling.
- Support current and new product introductions.
- Comply with all Grain & Protein Technologies, safety rules, policies and procedures.
Your Experience And Qualifications
- Enrollment in a degree program in manufacturing engineer, agricultural engineering or related field
- Must be registered as a full-time student
- Must be able to commute to work location on a daily basis
- Strong computer literacy: MS Office Suite; web-based applications
A Plus If You Have
- Thorough knowledge of lean terminology and processes
- Experience with controls, automation, PLC/HMI, and electrical schematics
- Experience in design of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and material handling systems
- Strong problem-solving capabilities
- Strong project management skills
- Experience with 2D drawing and 3D modeling systems: AutoCAD; Solid Works and/or Creo
Your Compensation And Benefits
Expected hourly wage for this role will be $ / hour. This is dependent upon year in school.
Benefits will include complimentary housing located at The Woods housing complex at Millikin University in Decatur, IL, for students that do not live locally.
Your Workplace and Travel
You will be working an onsite role based out of
Assumption, IL.
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.
- GPT Purpose: Feeding the World Better, through high quality grain and responsibly raised protein
- GPT Mission: Make Farmers and Agribusiness Managers more productive and more profitable
- GPT Culture: Winning Values and Winning Behaviors that nurtures a "Winners Win" culture of excellence
- GPT Approach: Achieve balanced and sustainable success for Employees, Customers, and OwnersGrain & 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.