Nourish Your Future.

At Kerry we’re obsessed with food and with an ambition to provide 2 billion people access to more sustainable nutrition, this isn’t a ‘typical’ program. But then, you’re not a typical student. If you’re looking for responsibility and exposure to meaningful projects around the world and if you have an open and flexible approach, then a career at Kerry could be right for you. The world wants more nutritious, tastier, sustainably produced food. If you want to help solve the food challenges of our time, apply now. 

The food industry is ever-growing, and we pride ourselves in helping customers make better food, in a better way for a better future. Kerry is a global company with several manufacturing facilities across North America. Through the 11-week summer internship program, you will have the opportunity to work and learn in real, impactful roles. The program dates are June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026.

Engineering Overview

The role of the Engineering Intern is equipment and process focused. You will optimize existing processes and install new equipment while constantly striving to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability. You will support plant Operations to quickly address production issues by identifying root cause and corrective action. You will be supported and work alongside one of the most experienced food and pharma manufacturing teams in the world.  Responsibility from day 1, you will not only support your colleagues in day-to-day business, but you will also manage your own projects and accountabilities. This role will be in our Manitowoc, Wisconsin plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Job shadow and work alongside the employees on the functional teams.
• Provide critical support to manufacturing sites by developing, optimizing and implementing maintenance strategies. 
• Execute maintenance excellence programs, defining asset criticality, and leveraging key performance indicators to improve asset performance at optimal costs.
• Assist in troubleshooting and optimizing the current production processes to improve quality and achieve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and cost targets.
• Improves end to end process capability of production lines by applying best in class engineering principles to reduce variation, and continuous improvement principles to reduce waste (product, raw material, packaging, etc.)
• Implement and collect reliable line data, perform analyses, provide recommendations for improvement, and implement improvement strategies driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost per ton.
• Actively live the Kerry values of Courage, Ownership, Inclusiveness, Open-mindedness, & Enterprising Spirit

Qualifications & Skills

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university, in Chemical, Biochemical, Industrial or Mechanical engineering related field, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 - May 2027.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and maintain relationships and communicate professionally to all levels of an organization.
• Legal Authorization to work in the U.S. - Sponsorships will not be provided for early career roles now or in the future. 
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• All candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for this internship opportunity.
• Ability to prioritize and manage different projects.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability.
• Strong technical skills.

Competencies

•    Hands-on, with a practical mindset.
•    Flexible & resilient with openness to feedback 
•    Ability to work within cross functional teams 
•    Responsible for assigned work with excellent communication skills 

Compensation Data

The starting wage for an internship is $20.00 an hour.  Actual offers may vary depending on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc.  Accepting applications on a continuous basis until 2026 cohort is full.  Estimated expiration date 4/1/26.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

Sponsorships will not be provided for this early career roles now or in the future. 

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.