Plant Engineering Co-op

Schreiber Foods

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Logan, Utah

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support the execution of engineering projects by creating layouts, managing vendors, and overseeing equipment installation. Develop and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programming for plant floor systems.

Qualifications

You are a student pursuing a BS degree in an engineering program, with a focus on Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Chemical, Biological, Food Engineering, or Manufacturing. You have experience with programming and troubleshooting Rockwell Automation PLCs and HMI Touchscreens, and are capable of creating electrical drawings and managing small capital projects.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Rockwell Automation PLCs

HMI Touchscreen

electrical drawings

AutoCAD

PLC programming

Operator Interface programming

Rockwell Panelviews

GE iFIX

Job Description

Job Category:

Temporary/Other

Job Family:

Intern

Job Description:

Job Description

The duties of the Engineering Co-Op will be focused on supporting the execution of projects in our facilities located in Logan, UT.

Relocation Assistance is provided if relocating 50 miles or more for this internship.

*This is a co-op where you would take a semester and work for 6 months*

*We are looking for May - December 2026 OR January - August 2027*

This is a paid co-op and is $24 an hour

This individual will work closely with plant Operations and Maintenance teams.

What you'll do:

  • Establishing design criteria for new equipment Creating layouts Evaluating alternatives to choose the best solution

  • Assist with the overall programming on the operations plant floor systems.

  • Contact OEM’s to obtain equipment specifications, layouts and quotations.

  • Collaborating with the Finance Team to analyze cost-benefit

  • Managing vendors and contractors

  • Conducting/Assisting with factory acceptance tests

  • Overseeing/Assisting with equipment installation and start-ups

  • Creating electrical drawings

  • Managing small capital projects

  • Developing and troubleshooting programming with Rockwell Automation PLCs

  • Developing and troubleshooting HMI Touchscreen and data historian applications (Rockwell Panelviews and GE iFIX)

What you will need to succeed:

  • Completed Sophomore-level status or higher toward a BS degree in an Engineering program (Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Chemical, Biological, Food Engineering or Manufacturing preferred)

  • Ability to work 40 hours/week, January-August 2025

  • Effective communications skills

  • Ability to work well with Plant Partners, Engineering Partners, as well as Partners in other departments

  • Ability to take ownership of assignments and complete them on time and accurately

  • Desire to grow and take on new challenges/opportunities

Desired requirements: (Experience desired, but training will be available)

  • Drafting using AutoCAD

  • PLC programming

  • Operator Interface programming

Technical writing/research skills

Internship benefits:

  • Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas
  • Exposure to different areas of the business around the world
  • Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels  
  • Relocation assistance (for eligible internships)
  • Rewards program for referring others
  • Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
  • Discounts on our products and more

​For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Schreiber Foods

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. We’ve come a long way since our start as a small cheese company in 1945. Today, our team is more than 10,000 strong at locations across North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. But our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed. At Schreiber, we call ourselves partners, not employees, and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. We make the company grow. We help each other grow and take care of each other along the way. And, we all share in the rewards. Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. But it’s about more than a career at Schreiber. Like a family, we care deeply about each other. We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where all our partners can thrive. We've increased our commitment to diversity and inclusion by creating an overarching Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as resource groups for women, African Americans, Pride, Vets and more groups that give a voice to all of our partners. We're always looking for passionate partners to join our team and bring to life our culture of being customer obsessed and brilliant at the basics. Want to learn more about our company? Visit us at www.schreiberfoods.com.
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