This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption. Click here (http://afbinternational.com/about/) to learn more. Job Description Job Description We are looking for Plant & Process Engineer Interns to join our 2024 summer internship program in Aurora, MO! Responsibilities/daily duties: + Understand capital project requirements, stakeholder alignment & management, project scoping, ROI calculations, and contractor management + Successfully contribute to process improvement efforts that lead to improvement of standard metrics including yield, productivity, or other sound performance metrics + Process flow & design, Material & Energy Balance, Asset Management, and PM’s + Provide process engineering support for significant changes in processing methods and product manufacturing troubleshooting Requirements: + Degree: Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, and/or Electrical Engineering degree. + Previous experience: Any factory, manufacturing, or industrial experience in a fast-paced environment As an EBI intern, you will: + Work on robust projects that prepare you for a full-time opportunity after graduation + Solve real-world challenges alongside industry experts + Receive competitive pay for your contributions + Showcase your project outcomes to leadership at the end of the summer + Participate in career discussions + Socialize through teambuilding and networking events + Learn more about career opportunities across our businesses AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status. Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values. Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. The simple truth is: When you are a part of our team, you stand head and shoulders above the rest. We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service. Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/) AFB International + AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers—and their customers—is our business. ⠀ Cawood (https://cawood.co.uk/) + Cawood is the UK’s leading scientific group, recognized for its technical capability and value-added service to customers in land-based industries. ⠀ Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (http://www.ensign-bickfordind.com/subsidiaries/ensign-bickford-aerospace-defense/) + EBAD is a global leader in precision energetic systems and other innovative explosives, non-explosive and electromechanical solutions for the defense and aerospace markets. ⠀ EnviroLogix (http://www.ensign-bickfordind.com/subsidiaries/envirologix-inc/) + EnviroLogix is an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of tests for the rapid detection of GMOs and mycotoxins throughout the worldwide food production chain.