4 Engineering jobs in Austin
Procurement Engineering Senior Buyer - Corporate Office (Austin, MN)
55912 Austin, Minnesota
Hormel Foods
Posted 7 days ago
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**PROCUREMENT ENGINEERING SENIOR BUYER - CORPORATE OFFICE (AUSTIN, MN)**
**Hormel Foods Corporation**
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 across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, _Skippy_ _®_ , _SPAM_ ® , _Hormel_ _®_ _ Natural Choice_ _®_ _, Applegate_ _®_ _, Justin's_ _®_ _, 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 America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's 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 world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit .
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Independently oversees critical engineering commodity investment, such as equipment and capital spend, as the primary supplier relationship owner with deep category expertise.
+ Interfaces with a broad stakeholder team (>140 engineers) to drive alignment to business decisions. Takes long term strategic view for future needs, contract and price negotiations, N+1 Supplier coverage, and drives productivity. Balances cost, quality, and service, supported by diverse supplier expansion and sustainability.
+ Develops procurement strategies for the engineering commodity spend, aligns with cross functional leadership and develops strong contracts that protects Hormel's interest, maintains contract updates, oversee equipment life cycle, and manages effective vendor relationships. Responsible to oversee strategy implementation with direct reports and engineering team with minimal oversight to drive cost savings and containment.
+ Purchase all capital equipment, capital project supplies/services and all associated corporate engineering purchases.
+ Negotiate and assist Corporate Engineering in all purchases for equipment, Capex, infrastructure and supplies obtaining the desired costs, terms and conditions relating to the scope of the purchase and project. Annual spend in the excess of $00MM.
+ Negotiate and execute the sale of all processing and operations equipment.
+ Facilitate and manage all quality, service and non conformances for corporate engineering
+ Negotiate and manage master supply agreements for preferred engineering partners.
+ Negotiate supply agreements for preferred Mechanical, Electrical, CEM, Environmental and Equipment partners. Maintain agreement adherence, resolve non conformances, and settle claims. This position will also manage all engineering terms and conditions/service agreements. This includes working with all suppliers, engineering and legal.
+ Strategic Sourcing
+ This position will provide strategic spend oversight and proactively build supplier relationships for engineering.
+ Engineering Services
+ This position will assist engineering to manage all engineering service agreements across the enterprise. These service agreements include both mechanical, electrical, software, and environmental opportunities.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
Required
+ Broad procurement and business knowledge, as demonstrated by previous work in engineering and/or procurement.
+ 7+ years of work experience in Procurement or Engineering, or Supply Chain, leading improvements, and leveraging change management skills.
+ Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to both work independently and in cross functional teams.
+ Demonstrated effective leadership skills with high resiliency and speed of trust.
+ Proven problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.
+ Willingness to travel up to 25%.
+ Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
+ Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.
Preferred
+ Bachelor's degree in technical field: Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or a related hard science/business field.
**LOCATION:** Global Headquarters, Austin, MN
A comprehensive relocation package to the Austin, MN area will be offered, if required.
At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for the Procurement Engineering Senior Buyer role is between 91,725 - 128,425 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.
**BENEFITS:** Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid time off, free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.
**TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:** 25% of the time
For immediate consideration, apply online at: Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here:_** **_ 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._**
**Requisition ID** : 30346
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
**Hormel Foods Corporation**
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 across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, _Skippy_ _®_ , _SPAM_ ® , _Hormel_ _®_ _ Natural Choice_ _®_ _, Applegate_ _®_ _, Justin's_ _®_ _, 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 America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's 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 world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit .
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Independently oversees critical engineering commodity investment, such as equipment and capital spend, as the primary supplier relationship owner with deep category expertise.
+ Interfaces with a broad stakeholder team (>140 engineers) to drive alignment to business decisions. Takes long term strategic view for future needs, contract and price negotiations, N+1 Supplier coverage, and drives productivity. Balances cost, quality, and service, supported by diverse supplier expansion and sustainability.
+ Develops procurement strategies for the engineering commodity spend, aligns with cross functional leadership and develops strong contracts that protects Hormel's interest, maintains contract updates, oversee equipment life cycle, and manages effective vendor relationships. Responsible to oversee strategy implementation with direct reports and engineering team with minimal oversight to drive cost savings and containment.
+ Purchase all capital equipment, capital project supplies/services and all associated corporate engineering purchases.
+ Negotiate and assist Corporate Engineering in all purchases for equipment, Capex, infrastructure and supplies obtaining the desired costs, terms and conditions relating to the scope of the purchase and project. Annual spend in the excess of $00MM.
+ Negotiate and execute the sale of all processing and operations equipment.
+ Facilitate and manage all quality, service and non conformances for corporate engineering
+ Negotiate and manage master supply agreements for preferred engineering partners.
+ Negotiate supply agreements for preferred Mechanical, Electrical, CEM, Environmental and Equipment partners. Maintain agreement adherence, resolve non conformances, and settle claims. This position will also manage all engineering terms and conditions/service agreements. This includes working with all suppliers, engineering and legal.
+ Strategic Sourcing
+ This position will provide strategic spend oversight and proactively build supplier relationships for engineering.
+ Engineering Services
+ This position will assist engineering to manage all engineering service agreements across the enterprise. These service agreements include both mechanical, electrical, software, and environmental opportunities.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
Required
+ Broad procurement and business knowledge, as demonstrated by previous work in engineering and/or procurement.
+ 7+ years of work experience in Procurement or Engineering, or Supply Chain, leading improvements, and leveraging change management skills.
+ Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to both work independently and in cross functional teams.
+ Demonstrated effective leadership skills with high resiliency and speed of trust.
+ Proven problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.
+ Willingness to travel up to 25%.
+ Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
+ Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.
Preferred
+ Bachelor's degree in technical field: Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or a related hard science/business field.
**LOCATION:** Global Headquarters, Austin, MN
A comprehensive relocation package to the Austin, MN area will be offered, if required.
At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for the Procurement Engineering Senior Buyer role is between 91,725 - 128,425 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.
**BENEFITS:** Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid time off, free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.
**TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:** 25% of the time
For immediate consideration, apply online at: Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here:_** **_ 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._**
**Requisition ID** : 30346
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Renewables Reliability Engineering Intern (MN, CO, TX, SD)
55926 Dexter, Minnesota
Xcel Energy
Posted 16 days ago
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Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.
At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive - during your internship and beyond.
Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our Reliability Engineering - Renewables team! The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase and apply your problem solving abilities to an operating fleet of 5GW of renewable energy assets. The program provides practical work experience to develop your existing skillset, present to senior leadership, and collaborate with key internal stakeholders. Each intern will be relied upon to play a role in achieving department objectives and goals. The program will allow you to apply what you've learned in school and further enhance your knowledge through hands-on training and provide opportunities to network and learn with other interns across the Performance Optimization and Renewable Operations organization.
**Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to** :
Fleet reliability analytics using the Bazefield and Aveva PI software platforms
Supervisory Controls and Data Aquisition (SCADA) support
New plant setup (Setting up PI tags and prerequisites for 7+ renewable energy facilities coming online in 2026)
Performing component failure rate calculations
Evaluating new technology
Substation component spare parts and risk tracking
This position is for an approximate start date June 2026. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship's initial term based on the candidate's successful performance and Xcel Energy's business needs.
**Minimum Requirements** :
+ Current student, Junior status (as of May 2026) or higher
+ Enrolled in an ABET-accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering
+ Able to commute to the chosen facility in Sioux Falls, SD, Amarillo, TX, Denver, CO, Dexter, MN, or Minneapolis, MN
+ Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/with potential extension of 10 hours per week during school year.
**Preferred Qualifications** :
+ 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
+ Completed 2 years of undergraduate engineering coursework
+ Pursuing Electrical Engineering with completed Junior Design coursework or equivalent"
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at .
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $18.80 to $24.00 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 10/16/25
EEO is the Law ( | EEO is the Law Supplement ( | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ( | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) ( | Employee Rights (PDF) ( STATEMENT**
Xcel Energy endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive - during your internship and beyond.
Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our Reliability Engineering - Renewables team! The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase and apply your problem solving abilities to an operating fleet of 5GW of renewable energy assets. The program provides practical work experience to develop your existing skillset, present to senior leadership, and collaborate with key internal stakeholders. Each intern will be relied upon to play a role in achieving department objectives and goals. The program will allow you to apply what you've learned in school and further enhance your knowledge through hands-on training and provide opportunities to network and learn with other interns across the Performance Optimization and Renewable Operations organization.
**Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to** :
Fleet reliability analytics using the Bazefield and Aveva PI software platforms
Supervisory Controls and Data Aquisition (SCADA) support
New plant setup (Setting up PI tags and prerequisites for 7+ renewable energy facilities coming online in 2026)
Performing component failure rate calculations
Evaluating new technology
Substation component spare parts and risk tracking
This position is for an approximate start date June 2026. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship's initial term based on the candidate's successful performance and Xcel Energy's business needs.
**Minimum Requirements** :
+ Current student, Junior status (as of May 2026) or higher
+ Enrolled in an ABET-accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering
+ Able to commute to the chosen facility in Sioux Falls, SD, Amarillo, TX, Denver, CO, Dexter, MN, or Minneapolis, MN
+ Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/with potential extension of 10 hours per week during school year.
**Preferred Qualifications** :
+ 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
+ Completed 2 years of undergraduate engineering coursework
+ Pursuing Electrical Engineering with completed Junior Design coursework or equivalent"
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at .
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $18.80 to $24.00 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 10/16/25
EEO is the Law ( | EEO is the Law Supplement ( | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ( | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) ( | Employee Rights (PDF) ( STATEMENT**
Xcel Energy endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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R&D Packaging Engineering Intern-Summer 2026-Austin, MN or Northbrook, IL
55912 Austin, Minnesota
Hormel Foods
Posted 6 days ago
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**Packaging Engineering Intern - Hormel Foods/Planters - Austin, MN or Northbrook, IL**
**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 across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, _Skippy_ _®_ , _SPAM_ ® , _Hormel_ _®_ _Natural Choice_ _®_ _, Applegate_ _®_ _, Justin's_ _®_ _, 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 America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's 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 world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit .
Hormel Foods Corporation acquired the Planters® and Corn Nuts® businesses in 2021. The Research and Development group for these businesses is based out of a newly renovated space in Northbrook, IL. At this Innovation Center, the team evaluates existing products in addition to creating exciting new products utilizing the labs and pilot plant spaces. The team oversees everything R&D related, from benchtop to full commercialization, including maintenance, NPD, Quality Improvements and cost-saving projects.
**Job Purpose:** A food packaging intern focuses on the design, development, and improvement of packaging solutions for food products. This role is crucial because packaging affects product safety, shelf life, and consumer appeal.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Involved in one or more of the following assignments:
+ Enter data into our packaging specification database system
+ Evaluate barrier and abuse characteristics of various packaging materials
+ Collaborate with suppliers concerning various packaging systems for our products
+ Coordinate "Machine Trial Orders" as part of a label development
+ Assist our Packaging Engineers in conducting various abuse tests such as drop, vibration and shipping tests
+ Assist in the design of creative packaging options involving point of purchase and Club store displays
+ Opportunities to gain knowledge of technical report preparation documenting test results
+ Will complete a research project providing experience in true packaging research and development
**Requirements:**
+ Must graduate in August 2026, December 2026, or May 2027 and major in Packaging Engineering with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
+ Demonstrated leadership and persuasive skills are necessary for success in this position
+ Possess a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit
+ Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
+ Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa
+ This position will require access to and/or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace
+ Must be comfortable with the preparation and consumption of a variety of Hormel Foods Products which may include but not limited to pork, beef, chicken, turkey and nuts
**Location and Hours:**
+ Position is based out of our Research and Development division at our Corporate Office headquarters in Austin, Minnesota or Northbrook, Illinois
+ Position is full time, 40 hours per week beginning late May and ending mid-August
**Compensation/Benefits:**
+ Competitive wage: $24/hr
+ Paid housing allowance (IL) or company provided housing (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._**
**Requisition ID** : 30547
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
**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 across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, _Skippy_ _®_ , _SPAM_ ® , _Hormel_ _®_ _Natural Choice_ _®_ _, Applegate_ _®_ _, Justin's_ _®_ _, 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 America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's 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 world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit .
Hormel Foods Corporation acquired the Planters® and Corn Nuts® businesses in 2021. The Research and Development group for these businesses is based out of a newly renovated space in Northbrook, IL. At this Innovation Center, the team evaluates existing products in addition to creating exciting new products utilizing the labs and pilot plant spaces. The team oversees everything R&D related, from benchtop to full commercialization, including maintenance, NPD, Quality Improvements and cost-saving projects.
**Job Purpose:** A food packaging intern focuses on the design, development, and improvement of packaging solutions for food products. This role is crucial because packaging affects product safety, shelf life, and consumer appeal.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Involved in one or more of the following assignments:
+ Enter data into our packaging specification database system
+ Evaluate barrier and abuse characteristics of various packaging materials
+ Collaborate with suppliers concerning various packaging systems for our products
+ Coordinate "Machine Trial Orders" as part of a label development
+ Assist our Packaging Engineers in conducting various abuse tests such as drop, vibration and shipping tests
+ Assist in the design of creative packaging options involving point of purchase and Club store displays
+ Opportunities to gain knowledge of technical report preparation documenting test results
+ Will complete a research project providing experience in true packaging research and development
**Requirements:**
+ Must graduate in August 2026, December 2026, or May 2027 and major in Packaging Engineering with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
+ Demonstrated leadership and persuasive skills are necessary for success in this position
+ Possess a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit
+ Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
+ Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa
+ This position will require access to and/or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace
+ Must be comfortable with the preparation and consumption of a variety of Hormel Foods Products which may include but not limited to pork, beef, chicken, turkey and nuts
**Location and Hours:**
+ Position is based out of our Research and Development division at our Corporate Office headquarters in Austin, Minnesota or Northbrook, Illinois
+ Position is full time, 40 hours per week beginning late May and ending mid-August
**Compensation/Benefits:**
+ Competitive wage: $24/hr
+ Paid housing allowance (IL) or company provided housing (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._**
**Requisition ID** : 30547
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Plant/Maintenance Engineering Intern/Co-op - Summer 2026 or 6 month co-op - Multiple locations
55912 Austin, Minnesota
Hormel Foods
Posted 6 days ago
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**Plant/Maintenance Engineer Intern/Co-op**
**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 across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, _Skippy_ _®_ , _SPAM_ ® , _Hormel_ _®_ _Natural Choice_ _®_ _, Applegate_ _®_ _, Justin's_ _®_ _, 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 America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's 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 world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit .
**Job Purpose:** To gain real world experience by performing the duties of their full-time engineering counterparts, supervising maintenance personnel and directing the modification, improvement and installation of high-tech equipment in a manufacturing facility to maximize equipment and facility productivity at minimum cost
**Responsibilities:**
Will be involved in one or more of the following assignments:
+ Learn about Enterprise Asset Management software and assist with reliability improvements
+ Update engineering information on the plant water and industrial sewer systems
+ Learn about system design and make recommendations regarding improvements which could include involvement with water-saving and energy conservation projects
+ Update plant engineering information on the plant compressed air distribution system
+ Become familiar with the design of plant air handling equipment and make recommendations to improve air balance within certain areas of the plant
+ Supervise plant maintenance employees on a relief basis
**Requirements:**
+ Must graduate between December 2026 and May 2028 and major in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field with a minimum 2.7 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
+ Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
+ Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa
+ This position will require access to and/or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace
**Locations:**
+ Position is based out of one of our production facilities including:
+ Austin ,MN
+ Dubuque, IA
+ Faribault, MN
+ Melrose, MN
+ Osceola, IA
+ Rochelle, IL
+ Willmar, MN
**Timeframe:**
+ Internship is about 10 weeks, full time, approximately 40 hours per week, beginning late May to early August
+ Co-op will be 6 months, full time, 40 hours per week, beginning late May and will end in early December
**Compensation/Benefits:**
+ Competitive wage: $27.50/hr
+ Paid housing allowance or 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._**
**Requisition ID** : 30549
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
**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 across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, _Skippy_ _®_ , _SPAM_ ® , _Hormel_ _®_ _Natural Choice_ _®_ _, Applegate_ _®_ _, Justin's_ _®_ _, 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 America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's 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 world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit .
**Job Purpose:** To gain real world experience by performing the duties of their full-time engineering counterparts, supervising maintenance personnel and directing the modification, improvement and installation of high-tech equipment in a manufacturing facility to maximize equipment and facility productivity at minimum cost
**Responsibilities:**
Will be involved in one or more of the following assignments:
+ Learn about Enterprise Asset Management software and assist with reliability improvements
+ Update engineering information on the plant water and industrial sewer systems
+ Learn about system design and make recommendations regarding improvements which could include involvement with water-saving and energy conservation projects
+ Update plant engineering information on the plant compressed air distribution system
+ Become familiar with the design of plant air handling equipment and make recommendations to improve air balance within certain areas of the plant
+ Supervise plant maintenance employees on a relief basis
**Requirements:**
+ Must graduate between December 2026 and May 2028 and major in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field with a minimum 2.7 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
+ Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
+ Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa
+ This position will require access to and/or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace
**Locations:**
+ Position is based out of one of our production facilities including:
+ Austin ,MN
+ Dubuque, IA
+ Faribault, MN
+ Melrose, MN
+ Osceola, IA
+ Rochelle, IL
+ Willmar, MN
**Timeframe:**
+ Internship is about 10 weeks, full time, approximately 40 hours per week, beginning late May to early August
+ Co-op will be 6 months, full time, 40 hours per week, beginning late May and will end in early December
**Compensation/Benefits:**
+ Competitive wage: $27.50/hr
+ Paid housing allowance or 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._**
**Requisition ID** : 30549
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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