Process Engineer Internship - Summer 2027

Johnsonville Location: Tech Center

 Johnsonville will place you, as an intern or co-op student, into a fun and challenging position where you can make real contributions to real projects, applying your knowledge and creativity. In addition to hands-on experience in your field, you’ll have the chance to work with Members from a variety of functional areas, in a team-based work environment and a culture that celebrates growth and learning. We value the enthusiasm, fresh ideas and desire to learn and grow that you’ll bring to the organization. You’ll have a one-of-a-kind experience at Johnsonville and be able to say you helped make a real difference at a great, global company.

Position Overview

Johnsonville, LLC has an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer Intern for the summer of 2027. The successful candidate for the Process Engineer Intern position will become an integral member of the Johnsonville Team where your main objective will be working with multiple plant leadership teams to help drive operational excellence across plants.

Responsibilities

• Support and learn day to day plant performance processes in Reliability Excellence
• Gain hands‑on experience with plant workflows by working collaboratively with production, quality, maintenance, sanitation, safety, and operations functions.
• Participating in Kaizen projects to streamline processes, reduce waste, boost efficiency, and enhance quality.
• Help collect and analyze OEE and downtime to support performance tracking and decision-making.
• Review standards for processes and measure existing performance across all facilities
• Work on building process maps and analyzing existing conditions to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within multiple site Operations Teams
• Develop knowledge and insight into daily operations activities
• Maintain accurate and complete work records in notebooks and project reports
• Share your ideas, questions, problems, and results with other team members

Education

• Candidate must currently be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or Operations Management. Junior or senior status preferred.
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA

Experience

• Previous work experience preferred.

Skills

• Basic understanding of process flow and lean principles
• Ability to work “off shifts” as needed
• Desire to learn, grow and contribute in a team-based environment
• Willingness and ability to travel to various facilities near campus
• Must be a self-starter and possess a strong drive for excellence
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel
• Must maintain confidentiality of proprietary information

Other Requirements

• Start Date: May 24, 2027

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Travel: Minimal

Benefits and Compensation

Johnsonville offers access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. 

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage.  Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong.  We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries.  We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally.  We call it The Johnsonville Way.  It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. 

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.