Process Engineering Intern - Kerr (Summer 2025)

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our Operations team for summer 2025! As the Process Engineer Intern , you will be included in initiatives to optimize processes to produce Fruit and Vegetable Juices and Purees as well as Essences. You will be an integral part of our Operations and Supply Chain Team that convert raw fruits and vegetables to high-value components that our customers use to produce finished products in the Beverage, Ice Cream, Baking and Food markets. You will also have the opportunity to be part of a team guided by our Ingredion and Kerr values of “Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly and Owner’s Mindset”.

*Your role will be:*

• Working with a team in a best-in-class environment regarding Employee Safety and Food Safety.
• Supporting Operations in receiving and processing fruits and vegetables.
• Participating in initiatives to optimize current production processes.
• Learning Lean Manufacturing Concepts and Principles and participate in implementation.
• Participating in 5S Initiatives.
• Learning and applying Value Stream Mapping principles.
• Assisting production teams to develop Key Performance Indicators and measure progress versus goals.
• Participating in Safety Committee events and contribute to process improvements.
• Being part of New Product and Commercialization initiatives.

*Your profile needs these qualifications:*

• Progress towards a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biochemistry or related field with laboratory research experience
• Ability to work safely in Production and Operations environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written technical communication skills, e.g. making presentations and writing technical data/reports.
• Working knowledge of basic computer software applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day

*You’ll need these skills to be successful:*

• Proven ability to deliver under agreed upon deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others
• Solid teamwork skills and creative problem solving
• Desire to see and create results

*To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:*

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.
• If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.

*Ingredion Total Rewards and Benefits:*

We offer a competitive and comprehensive package that aligns with our values and goals. It includes hourly salary, housing stipends, flexibility, learning, recognition, and wellness.

We offer benefits for interns & co-ops such as:

• Housing Stipends (51+ miles from Ingredion work location)
• Internship Program Events & Activities
• Annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Buddy Program
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups
• Achieve Recognition Program
• Perkspot Discount Program

Relocation Available:

No

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability-mental or physical-marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.