Process Engineering Intern

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Location : Cedar Rapids, IA

Workplace type : On Site

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our Grind / Utilities Team for summer 2026! As the Process Engineer Intern , you will be responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes within the corn wet milling and refining operations at Ingredion’s Cedar Rapids facility. This role focuses on improving safety, efficiency, yield, and product quality through data-driven analysis, technical problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. The engineer will support day-to-day operations, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to capital projects.

What you will do :

• Being responsible for personal safety as well as the safety of any contractors working on projects with a goal of completing projects with zero safety or environmental incidents
• Managing small capital projects for concept, design, estimating, proposal submittal, purchasing, installation, start-up, commissioning, documentation, training, and closure while continuously supporting improvements and initiatives to better the projects
• Identifying growth and cost savings projects to give directly to the productivity and costs associated with manufacturing
• Building an environment conducive to teamwork with other employees
• Being able to produce and give effective presentations

What you will bring :

Who you are :

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must :

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy :

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available :

No

This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Benefits :

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .