Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Woodland Foods

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Posted about 2 months ago

Internship

Waukegan, Illinois

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Smart Summary

The intern will be responsible for translating complex engineering concepts into clear documentation, including training materials for assembly/disassembly and quick fix routines. Duties also involve developing and maintaining SOPs, process flow diagrams, and technical reports for production lines.

We are looking for an Engineering Intern to assist with the creation of documentation, SOPs, and process flow diagrams. The ideal candidate will have a technical writing background, experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks, and must be enrolled in an Engineering Master's degree program. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are also desired.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Technical Writing

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Job Description

Job Title:  Engineering Intern
Location: Waukegan, IL
Department: Operations/Engineering
Reports To: Director of Engineering
Work Hours:  M-F; 8 am - 5 pm; May 26 - August 14

Description
Woodland Gourmet - Cultivating Culinary Passion for over 35 Years
Since 1989, Woodland Gourmet®, formerly Woodland Foods, has been a trusted source of culinary inspiration, deeply rooted in global flavor knowledge and exploration of specialty and dry ingredients. With an unparalleled passion for innovation, partnership with customers to craft custom solutions, responsible ingredient sourcing and operational excellence, Woodland Gourmet cultivates lasting partnerships through collaborative efforts that cater to the diverse needs of foodservice, industrial and retail customers.  Joining the Woodland Gourmet team provides an opportunity to work with a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a leader in the specialty food products industry.

Woodland Gourmet is looking for an Engineering Intern.  This internship will provide on-the-job experience at our corporate office.  This candidate must be enrolled in an Engineering Master’s degree program.

This Engineering internship is designed to provide on-the-job experience at our corporate office and be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will learn how to take skills he or she may have acquired in school related to his or her area of interest and apply them in a professional setting. Throughout this internship, you will be exposed to a variety of engineering functions and projects.

This position is paying $20-$23/hour based on experience and qualifications.

The Engineering Intern Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, user-friendly documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Training documentation:
    • To assemble and disassemble critical components
    • Basic operations
    • Quick fix routines
    • Base line settings
    • Crew distribution
  • Develop and maintain SOPs, process flow diagrams, validation protocols, and technical reports for each production line
  • Identify critical parts for each line
Desired Skills:
  •  Should have a technical writing background
  •  Must have AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience
Desired Qualifications:
  • Must have an Engineering Bachelor’s degree
  • Must be enrolled in a Master’s degree program, preferably in Mechanical or Food engineering
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education:
Must be enrolled in an Engineering program (Mechanical or Food Engineering highly preferred), pursuing a Master's Degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or better.

Equal Opportunity Employment:
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

E-Verification:
Woodland Gourmet is a participant in the federal E-Verify program. As part of the hiring process, we will verify the information provided on your Form I-9 to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States. 

E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to government records to confirm employment eligibility. For more information on E-Verify and your rights, please visit the E-Verify website.
 

Woodland Foods

Since its foundation in 1989, Woodland Gourmet, formerly Woodland Foods, has been a trusted source of culinary inspiration, deeply rooted in global flavor knowledge and exploration. With an unparalleled passion for innovation, leading expertise in crafting unique custom solutions, responsible ingredient sourcing, flexible manufacturing capabilities, and delivery efficiency, Woodland Foods cultivates lasting partnerships through collaborative efforts that cater to the diverse needs of their foodservice, industrial and retail customers.

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