Industrial Engineer Intern Summer 2026- Multiple locations

Faribault, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Industrial Engineer Intern

To save time applying Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

About Hormel Foods Inspired People. Inspired Food.

Hormel Foods Corporation based in Austin Minnesota is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS SKIPPY SPAM HORMEL NATURAL CHOICE APPLEGATE WHOLLY HORMEL BLACK LABEL COLUMBUS JENNIE-O and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report one of Americas most responsible companies by Newsweek recognized by TIME magazine as one of the Worlds Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement Inspired People. Inspired Food. to bring some of the worlds most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information visit by performing the duties of their full-time industrial engineering counterparts managing projects independently offering sound technical and engineering guidance to improve operational performance.

Responsibilities:

Designs develops and implements effective and cost-efficient labor standards
Supports and maintains departmental production labor cost systems
Applies effective workplace designs to meet ergonomic/safety objectives
Initiates supports and justifies capital appropriation requests for projects and equipment
Identifies opportunities for cost reductions and efficiency improvements for the plantand works cross-functionally to implement these solutions
Contributes to plant-wide continuous improvement efforts through knowledge and implementation of the Hormel Production System

Requirements:

Must graduate in August 2026 December 2026 or May 2027 and major in Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Technology Engineering Technology or a related field with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
Demonstrated leadership persuasive initiative analytical and communication skills are necessary for success in this position
Possess a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit
Applicants must not now or at any time in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)
This position will require access to and/or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace

Location and Hours:

Locations include: Willmar MN; McCook IL; or Faribault MN

Position is approximately 40 hours per week
- Internship is Summer only - May 26 2026 - August 7 2026

Compensation:

Competitive wage: $27.50/hr
Paid housing allowance (outside of Austin MN) or company provided housing (Austin MN)
Reimbursement of all expenses incurred on the job
Company 401k match
Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Required Experience:

Intern

DescriptionIndustrial Engineer InternTo save time applying Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.About Hormel Foods Inspired People. Inspired Food.Hormel Foods Corporation based in Austin Minnesota is a global branded food...