Project Engineer Co-op Job Listing at Schreiber Foods in Richland Center, WI (Job ID R0034151)

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 Richland Center, WI.

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 ORJanuary - 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

• 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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