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The job in short
Production engineering internship.
Supply chain
Details
- Found
- 14 d ago · posted 2026-09-16
- Location as listed
- Decatur, IL - Illinois
- Role
- Intern / Trainee
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Production Engineer Internship – Summer 2027
Various Locations in North America
Launch Your Career with ADM’s Summer Internship Program
Gain meaningful, hands-on experience during a rewarding 12-week internship at one of ADM’s North American locations. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the business, develop practical skills and contribute to projects that support real business needs.
ADM offers competitive pay for this full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship. Depending on your assigned location and distance from home, fully furnished housing and transportation assistance may also be provided to help support your transition.
Why ADM?
• Join an award-winning early career program designed to help students build professional skills, explore career interests and gain exposure to ADM’s business and culture.
• Work for a global leader connecting farmers, customers and consumers through an extensive agricultural supply chain.
• Gain meaningful experience with a company focused on innovation, sustainability and strengthening the global food system.
• Build connections with colleagues, mentors and fellow interns across ADM.
Learn more about Early Careers at ADM.
Internship Program Requirements
• Education: Currently pursuing a four-year degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and summer 2029.
• Academic performance: Minimum overall GPA of 2.8.
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location.
• Geographic flexibility: Willingness to relocate to an ADM location in North America.
• Availability: Must be available for a 12-week internship from mid-May through early August 2027.
• Background check: Successful completion of a background check is required.
• Work authorization: ADM is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.
Professional Development and Internship Benefits
During your internship, you will have opportunities to:
• Expand your skills through LinkedIn Learning courses, language training and mentoring programs.
• Participate in Employee Resource Groups that promote connection, support and professional growth.
• Access ADM’s Employee Assistance Program for resources supporting personal and professional well-being.
• Attend professional development sessions focused on career readiness, networking, personal branding and building a professional digital presence.
• Connect with ADM leaders, colleagues and fellow interns across the organization.
• Be considered for a future internship or full-time opportunity based on performance and business needs.
Job Summary
The Production Engineer Internship at ADM provides students a hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Interns will work closely with engineers, supervisors, and production teams to support process improvements, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure safe, high-quality production. This role is ideal for students pursuing degrees in engineering who want exposure to real-world manufacturing challenges.
Job Responsibilities
• Manage assigned projects for Summer 2027, with assistance from hiring manager and other mill colleagues.
• Shadow production engineers, operators and supervisors to gain exposure to plant operations, scheduling, and resource management.
• Assist with monitoring and optimizing daily production operations to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving for production or equipment-related issues.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams on equipment upgrades, modifications, and reliability improvements.
• Help develop and update process documentation, P&IDs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), etc.
• Contribute to quality assurance initiatives by assisting with inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
• Participate in/observe equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability initiatives.
• Assist with safety audits and contribute to continuous improvement of workplace safety practices.
• Participate in facility housekeeping to maintain safe and efficient working conditions.
• Participate in and/or lead safety meetings, training sessions, and ops briefings.
• Present findings, project results, and recommendations to engineering leadership at the conclusion of the internship.
Complete additional duties based on the needs of the assigned location.
Excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every qualification listed? We encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this position or another opportunity at ADM.
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