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Michael Foods · 19 hours ago

Reliability Engineer Internship

Gaylord, MN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry, offering exciting job possibilities throughout its organization. They are seeking a Reliability Engineer Intern to assist in improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime through maintenance strategies, while also contributing to the continuous improvement team.

Hospitality

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Be part of the plant continuous improvement team; assist in improvement projects alongside CI Engineer

The Reliability Engineer Intern will learn the practical application of:

Equipment performance, downtime, and failure mode data analysis

FMEA and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

Lubrication management system and maintenance strategy principles

Developing problem-solving skills to help teams address day-to-day operational issues and achieve short- and long-term performance goals

Preparing and delivering presentations and assisting with formal training programs to build capability across operations and maintenance

Organizing and facilitating team meetings to drive continuous improvement initiatives and sustain results

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisOEESelf-DirectedVerbal CommunicationOral CommunicationProblem-SolvingDetail Oriented

Required

Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree program related to mechanical or electrical engineering field

Basic understanding on OEE, plant performance, root cause analysis, process continuous improvement tools

Strong mechanical aptitude

Excellent verbal and oral communication skills and be able to influence others

Able to work 10 consecutive weeks during the months of May through August 2026

Eager to learn and challenge yourself; self-directed, detail oriented, reliable and strong initiative

Company

Michael Foods

Michael Foods is a producer and distributor of food products to the foodservice, retail, and food-ingredient markets.

Founded in 1908

Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://michaelfoods.com

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