Industrial Engineering Internship
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Job Description
About Starbucks:
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. They are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
About the Starbucks Summer Internship Program:
The Starbucks Internship Program is a paid, full-time, 12-week program (June – early September 2025) designed to provide students with meaningful work experience in the field of Industrial Engineering. The program is based out of the Seattle Support Center in Seattle, WA.
Internship Perks:
• Starbucks Rewards Gold Status
• Spotify Premium
• 30% discount in company-owned Starbucks stores
• Headspace Plus Membership
Job Responsibilities:
• Assess the benefits of engineering technology and methods changes to operations.
• Apply logic in problem-solving and analysis of alternatives to assess the financial and operations impact of business initiatives.
• Develop and implement processes to measure, analyze, and improve equipment, station, engine, and holistic store performance.
• Oversee detailed root cause analysis of bottlenecks in retail store production.
• Contribute to program development, store layout optimization, store engine redesign, schematics reviews, design studio/field ops support, ops lab testing, data collection and analysis, design of experiments, and human-centered design.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Knowledge of lean and six sigma principles, theory of constraints, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, across technical and non-technical teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset and a love of process optimization.
• Interest in rapid concept ideation and testing, simulation modeling, and process standardization.
Internship Program Qualifications:
• Active enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to work full-time from June – early September 2025.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
