Maintenance & Engineering Intern chez Mountaire Farms Inc.
Mountaire Farms Inc. · Selbyville, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Bureau à Selbyville
Primary Purpose
The Maintenance & Engineering Intern will gain hands-on experience in plant operations by working with automated systems that drive efficiency and reliability. The intern will learn how to assess electronic automation tools, evaluate the data they generate, and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Best Practices to support preventive and predictive maintenance programs. This project will provide exposure to modern industrial engineering applications and real-world problem-solving in a fast-paced poultry production environment.
Project Highlights
- Learn and assess the electronic automation systems used in plant operations.
- Analyze system data to identify trends that support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Best Practices for using automation data effectively.
- Collaborate with plant engineers and maintenance managers to improve equipment performance and reliability.
- Gain insight into how automation and engineering solutions drive efficiency in a large-scale production facility.
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.
- Valid Driver's license
- Must pass the Mountaire Motor Vehicle Record check.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
- Industrial Engineering / Computer Technologies / Electrical Engineering background
- Adaptable and flexible, open to rotating through different areas of the plant
- Strong willingness to learn
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced processing plant environment, including exposure to cold/wet conditions and production equipment
- Ability to work independently and with teams
- Attention to detail
Internship Program Requirements
- Complete assigned project identified by department mentor.
- Attend weekly seminar series across different Mountaire facilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
- All interns must be available to travel to Delaware during the last week of the program for final presentations (August 3 to 7, 2026).
- All interns are required to complete a 10 minute presentation on their project at the conclusion of summer. Presentations will take place in Millsboro, DE at the Administrative Building during the week of August 3rd-7th.
- Anticipated weekly schedule for this internship is: 7am - 3:30pm.
- Housing available upon request.
About Company
Mountaire Overview
Mountaire Corporation and its two operating affiliates, Mountaire Farms Inc. and Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
Total Compensation
Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!
Company
Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.
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