Process Engineering Intern

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Belcamp, MD

Workplace type: On Site

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our Process Engineering team for summer 2026! As the Process Engineering Intern, you will support the process engineering team in our efforts to drive continuous improvement & process optimization efforts. 

What you will do:

• Collect process data to help make process improvement decisions & recommend future Cap-Ex/Non Cap-Ex project
• Support completion of continuous improvement projects including 5S, RCA (Root-Cause Analysis) Facilitation, & FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
• Support process engineering team in creating standards to help standardize plant operations.
• Drive the digitization of plant metrics including KPI’s & process indicators.
• Standardize plant work flows to mitigate food safety risks & reduce downgraded material.

What you will bring:

• Progress towards a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Ability to work safely in a plant operations environment
• Interpersonal, verbal and written technical communication skills, e.g. making presentations and writing technical data/reports
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day.
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Excel/ Microsoft Word

Who you are:

• Eager to explore careers in the food & beverage industry
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others
• Creative problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Desire to see and create results

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.
• If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.

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:

• Total Rewards Package – competitive hourly salary based on your degree program. Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location
• Internship Program Events & Activities – programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Mentor Program – pairing with a mentor to guide development and integration in Ingredion’s culture
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups – the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion’s Inclusion & Belonging strategy
• Employee Recognition Program – a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

Pay Range: $22-31/hour

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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