Reliability Engineering Intern

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets food the paper you write on and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Winston-Salem North Carolina

Workplace type: On Site

We are hiring a Reliability Engineering co-op to join our team for summer of 2026 (flexibility for a spring/summer or summer/fall co-op). This is a great opportunity to learn about manufacturing corn wet milling and refining processes reliability and new technologies in the manufacturing space.

What you will do:

• Working with the operations and maintenance to learn and understand the processes
• Driving the continuous improvement of maintenance systems through development of criticality-based equipment strategies and route development including preventative maintenance and condition monitoring
• Evaluating and providing recommendations for PM Optimization
• Facilitating and supporting root cause analysis of bad actor equipment

What you will bring:

• Are self-motivated and proactive to improve equipment and operational performance
• Enjoy learning about equipment and new technologies
• Have the desire to use both hands-on and computer skills

Who you are:

• Progress towards a bachelors degree program in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred Chemical Engineering will also be considered with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred
• Ability to work 40 hrs per week during the summer internship term
• Ability to learn/understand operational maintenance and reliability processes
• Strong technical communication critical thinking and data analytics skills
• A proactive mindset
• A desire to learn and implement new technologies in the condition-based monitoring and manufacturing space such as sensors and AI
• Knowledge of SAP a plus as it pertains to maintenance and operations

To be eligible for consideration candidates must:

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelors or Masters degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore junior or non-graduating senior.
• If you have completed your degree please consider other opportunities with Ingredion posted at Join Ingredion

  Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

  • Total Rewards Package competitive hourly salary based on your degree program. Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51 miles from the Ingredion work location
  • Internship Program Events & Activities programming catered toward career exploration networking and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester IL
  • Intern Mentor Program pairing with a mentor to guide development and integration in Ingredions culture
  • Involvement in Ingredions Business Resource Groups the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredions Inclusion & Belonging strategy
  • Employee Recognition Program a culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally
  • Employee Discount Program provides exclusive discounts on everyday products services and travel

  Pay Range: $22-31/hour

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  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

  Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.

  Relocation Available:

  Yes Within Country

  This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

  Benefits:

  Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .