Job Description

Engineering Internship – Summer 2026

Kerry: Nourish Your Future

Company Overview

At Kerry, we are obsessed with food and committed to providing 2 billion people access to more sustainable nutrition. This isn’t a ‘typical’ program, because we believe you’re not a typical student. If you’re seeking responsibility, exposure to meaningful global projects, and possess an open, flexible approach, a career at Kerry could be ideal for you. We aim to solve the food challenges of our time by helping customers make better food, in a better way, for a better future.

Program Highlights

• This is an 11-week summer internship program designed to offer real, impactful roles.
• Program Dates: June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026.
• Kerry is a global company with numerous manufacturing facilities across North America.

The Engineering Internship Role

The Engineering Intern role is primarily focused on equipment and processes. You will play a crucial part in optimizing existing processes, installing new equipment, and consistently striving to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability. You will support plant Operations by swiftly addressing production issues through root cause identification and corrective action. You will be supported by and work alongside one of the most experienced food and pharma manufacturing teams globally. Expect responsibility from day one, where you’ll not only support colleagues in day-to-day business but also manage your own projects and accountabilities.

Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Job shadow and collaborate with employees across functional teams.
• Provide critical support to manufacturing sites by developing, optimizing, and implementing maintenance strategies.
• Execute maintenance excellence programs, define asset criticality, and leverage key performance indicators to improve asset performance at optimal costs.
• Assist in troubleshooting and optimizing current production processes to improve quality and achieve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and cost targets.
• Improve end-to-end process capability of production lines by applying best-in-class engineering principles to reduce variation, and continuous improvement principles to reduce waste (product, raw material, packaging, etc.).
• Implement and collect reliable line data, perform analyses, provide recommendations for improvement, and implement improvement strategies driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost per ton.
• Actively embody the Kerry values of Courage, Ownership, Inclusiveness, Open-mindedness, & Enterprising Spirit.

Qualifications & Skills

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university in a Chemical, Biochemical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering related field.
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2026 – May 2027.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships and communicate professionally to all levels of an organization.
• Legal Authorization to work in the U.S. – Sponsorships will NOT be provided for early career roles now or in the future.
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• All candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for this internship opportunity.
• Ability to prioritize and manage different projects effectively.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Strong technical skills.

Desired Competencies

• Hands-on, with a practical mindset.
• Flexible & resilient with openness to feedback.
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams.
• Responsible for assigned work with excellent communication skills.

Compensation

The starting wage for this internship is $20.00 an hour. Actual offers may vary depending on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and location.

Application Details & Legal Information

• Kerry is accepting applications on a continuous basis until the 2026 cohort is full.
• Estimated expiration date for applications: April 1, 2026.
• Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
• Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
• Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
• Additional information regarding workplace discrimination can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).
• Sponsorships will NOT be provided for this early career role now or in the future.
• Kerry may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. However, AI is not used to make decisions during the interview process; all candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.