Engineering Internship

Job Description

Job Description

Engineering

Internship

KLN Family Brands / Tuffy's Pet Foods

College Juniors and Seniors…We’re looking for you!

Our Story

KLN Family Brands is a 3rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN, in the heart of MN lakes country. Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products.

At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that “We are a proud people-first company. We are successful because of trust-based relationships, and first-rate products for our families and friends. We better the world by caring for others. We challenge. We grow. We inspire.”

Some companies have to “fudge the story” a little. Some need the extra “spin” to shine a positive light on themselves. That’s not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and that’s not what we do. We tell the story of our brand – our people , the quality & safety of our products, our tradition & trust , our bold innovation , and the way we treat our community & beyond . We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe we’re a pretty amazing company.

We’re looking for an Engineering Intern for the summer of 2026 that is serious about a career in manufacturing. If you are willing to learn from the best and have a desire to participate in the growth of some of the fastest growing brands in the pet food industry, you’ve stumbled upon the right job.

The Opportunity

As an Engineering Intern , you’ll work closely with our Project Manager and various other team members. This role will allow an intern the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in engineering and project management, allowing them to develop critical organizational communication and problem-solving skills.

Daily Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist with project planning, communication, documentation, data collection and analysis, and drafting
• Provide support with status updates, risk management, resource coordination, and CAD drawings
• Learn about project management, engineering tools, and practices, while contributing to the successful execution of projects

Unique Projects :

You Will Learn Things Like :

What You’ll Need to Be Successful at KLN Family Brands / Tuffy’s Pet Foods :

Interns who demonstrate exceptional performance and a passion for our business may have the opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation.

Pay for this position will be a percentage of industry standards based on typical full-time starting salaries and will depend on your year in school and your timeline to graduation.