Engineering Internship

Sanimax

Posted about 15 hours ago

Internship

South St. Paul, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will lead a defined project from concept through analysis and final recommendation while collaborating with cross-functional teams. They will also collect operational data and engage in field work within manufacturing environments to support decision-making.

This internship is ideal for students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field. The role requires a project management mindset, strong analytical skills, and a mechanical curiosity to lead projects from concept to recommendation, collaborating with various teams and locations. Hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing and project leadership skills are highly valued.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Project Leadership

Technical Evaluation

Operational Excellence

Cross-functional Collaboration

Risk Mitigation

Mechanical Aptitude

Spreadsheet Proficiency

Job Description

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Role Summary

This paid internship offers a unique opportunity to own and lead a meaningful project from the ground up, working directly with Sanimax employees, external partners, and fellow interns across multiple locations.

While the role is not strictly process engineering–focused, a mechanical or engineering background is strongly preferred. Candidates with a project management mindset, strong analytical skills, and mechanical curiosity will thrive in this role. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to industrial manufacturing environments while developing real-world project leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Sanimax as an Intern?

  • Exposure to engineering, operations, and project leadership functions

  • Collaboration with professionals across multiple Sanimax facilities.

  • Development of practical project management skills

Key Responsibilities:

Project Ownership & Execution

  • Lead a defined project from initial concept through analysis, coordination, and final recommendation.

  • Develop project scope, objectives, timelines, and success criteria.

  • Track progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.

  • Present findings, recommendations, and outcomes to stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams at the assigned site.

  • Collaborate regularly with interns at other Sanimax locations to align approaches and contribute to a shared final solution.

  • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners as required.

Analytical & Technical Contribution

  • Collect, organize, and analyze operational and project-related data.

  • Perform basic technical or mechanical evaluations to support decision-making.

  • Identify improvement opportunities using structured problem-solving and data analysis.

  • Support equipment, process, or system evaluations as applicable to the project.

Field Engagement & Learning

  • Spend time in manufacturing environments to understand equipment, workflows, and operational constraints.

  • Participate in site walkdowns, meetings, and project reviews.

  • Gain exposure to industrial project execution, safety considerations, and operational excellence practices.

Qualifications

Education

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in:

    • Mechanical Engineering

    • Industrial Engineering

    • Manufacturing Engineering

    • Project Management

    • Or a related technical discipline

Preferred Profile

  • Strong interest in project management within industrial or manufacturing environments.

  • Mechanical aptitude or engineering mindset, even if not pursuing a traditional process engineering role.

  • Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and basic analytical tools.

  • Interest in fieldwork and hands-on learning.

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Sanimax

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