Engineering Intern

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis North America is currently seeking candidates to join our Engineering team in Nampa, Idaho.

Requirements

The Industrial Engineer Intern will support the Nampa Engineering Project leads by assisting in the development of the plant engineering projects, project execution, equipment start-up, and commission. In this position you will be partnered with experienced degreed Engineering professionals. We will provide you with training and development to grow your career in Project Engineering in the Food and Beverage industry. You will learn the processes and procedures necessary to complete F&B engineering projects successfully from the ground up. Our regular weekly meetings and feedback sessions allow you to learn and develop as you grow.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

· Drive results through effective communication and relationship building.

· Manage time effectively to ensure multiple deadlines are met amongst competing deadlines.

· Maintain professionalism, composure, and resiliency during difficult situations.

· Take accurate measurements of equipment, location, footprint, and food equipment system processes. 

· Create a statement of work document from information provided by Project Engineers. 

· Create/update AutoCAD equipment layouts, piping and instrumentation diagrams. 

· Assist with RFI’s between contractors and project engineers, daily/weekly checkups and reporting of contractor’s on-site performing work.

· Assist with CAPEX process by ensuring purchase orders are made timely, shipments are tracked, inventoried or expedited as needed.

· Assist with completion of punch list items and provide support to on-site contractors performing project work.

· Maintain OSHA/GMP/Safety compliance with all contractors on site.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

· High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

· Must be currently enrolled in a 2 or 4 year college or post graduate program.

Experience

· Prior CAD 2D/3D (AutoCAD, Solid Works) training  on manufacturing equipment and facility layouts. 

· Prior food/beverage manufacturing experience preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

· Proficient in Microsoft office 365.

 · Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Skills / Abilities

· Ability to read, analyze and interpret P&ID’s, building and electrical drawings preferred. 

· Ability to deliver and produce quality work within tight timeframes while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

· Ability to work with suppliers, trade partners, customers, and internal team members to discuss and document requirements/changes, address concerns and provide timely project status.

· Ability to creatively solve problems and work under time pressures.  

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.