Position Title: NA Engineering Intern - Appleton - Summer 2026
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Position Location: Appleton
Grade:Grade 01
Requisition ID:38716
Engineering Intern
Appleton WI
In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
The Engineering Internship offers an opportunity to join the McCain engineering team and gain hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering and project management during the summer of 2026 (May through August).The engineering intern will support multiple factories and contribute to the teams goals and objectives. The Intern is expected to gain a focused understanding of project development project management and engineering will learn about food manufacturing operations strategic projects and initiatives internal and external communications teamwork work with a purpose and careers with McCain!
What youll be doing.
What youll need to be successful.
Pursuing your bachelors degree in engineering or related function
Must have strong Microsoft Excel proficiency and exceptional analytical skills and be able to work with complex data
Follow company policy for job safety
You must be able to lift 35lbs and stand on your feet for your shift
Must be at least18 years of age
About the team.
The intern will be part of theengineeringteam atMcCains corporate office working directly withproject engineers and project managersin the region and at the a supportive team that will encourage you to do your best andprovidesa safe and flexible working environment that promotes work/life balance.
About McCain.
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles.
At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.
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Compensation Package: $23.00- $26.00USD hourly wage equivalent paid as a non-exempt salary.
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education and training and other organizational needs.
Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Due to the duration of this role you will not be eligible for traditional benefits through our programs. McCains early careers programming offers a multitude of learning experiences aimed at advancing your career in the future.
Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us knowand we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policyand Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. You can understand how your personal information isbeing handled here.
Job Family:Engineering & Technical
Division:NA Operations
Department:Engineering Apps
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton
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Company:McCain Foods USA Inc.
Required Experience:
Intern
McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.