Intern, Design Engineer - Grain Storage and Conditioning

We are seeking a highly talented Design Engineering Intern to join our Grain Storage and Conditioning team in Assumption, IL for the Summer of 2027.

This is a paid, full-time internship during the summer. Students are required to work 40 hours per week onsite in Assumption, IL from tentatively Wednesday, May 26th through Friday, July 30th (dependent upon summer housing dates, could start earlier and/or end later).

Your Impact

Utilize 3D and 2D CAD tools to design new and update existing components

Execute engineering release processes to publish and revise drawings and bills of material

Communicate with Engineering Team Lead, Engineering Manager, and Product Manager to understand and verify product requirements and cost targets

Engage with manufacturing team to gather inputs and integrate Design For Manufacturing (DFM) principles into product designs

Mitigate production issues through engineering and product managers

Support the Tech Services team with troubleshooting field issues

Support current product maintenance and updates per stakeholder requests

Collaborate with R&T to build prototype designs

Your Experience and Qualifications

Enrollment in a degree program in design engineering, agricultural engineering, or related field

Must be registered as a full-time student

Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point

Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as Solidworks, Inventor, or Creo

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Preferably have completed one or more internships and/or have working experience (e.g. part time job)

Prior experience in an agricultural and/or manufacturing setting is a plus

Your Compensation and Benefits

Expected hourly wage for this role will be $20 – 22 / hour. This is dependent upon year in school.

Benefits will include complimentary housing at The Woods apartment complex at Millikin University in Decatur, IL, approximately 30 minutes from the internship location.

Your Workplace and Travel

You will be working an onsite role based out of Assumption, IL.

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!

Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

1.      GPT Purpose: Feeding the World Better, through high quality grain and responsibly raised protein

2.      GPT Mission: Make Farmers and Agribusiness Managers more productive and more profitable

3.      GPT Culture: Winning Values and Winning Behaviors that nurtures a “Winners Win” culture of excellence

4.      GPT Approach: Achieve balanced and sustainable success for Employees, Customers, and Owners