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Controls Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Schreiber Foods · Richland Center, WI · Part time

Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a project where you programmed or wired something that actually had to work, in class, on a team or on your own.

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on controls experience they can explain in their own words.

Tell me about a time you worked with a team member whose skills were very different from yours.

What they are checking: How they collaborate with engineers, technicians and operators who will each see the work differently.

What does safety mean to you when you are working around electrical equipment and moving machinery?

What they are checking: Whether they take plant safety seriously before they ever set foot on the floor.

What kind of engineering work do you want to be doing in five years, and how does this summer fit into that?

What they are checking: Whether the internship fits a real interest in manufacturing controls, which helps the program pick future hires.

What would you do

You are testing a change on a line and something does not behave the way you expected. What do you do next?

What they are checking: Whether they stop, communicate and stay safe rather than keep experimenting on live equipment.

How would you go about learning a plant system you have never seen before in your first week?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to ask good questions and use drawings and people to learn quickly.

The internship could place you in Richland Center or another plant away from home. How do you feel about relocating for the summer?

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for a summer in a manufacturing community, which affects whether they will thrive there.

About the work

What do you know about how a PLC works, from inputs to the scan cycle to outputs?

What they are checking: Their grasp of the basics they will need to contribute to programming and testing this summer.

Can you explain ladder logic for a simple start and stop circuit with a seal-in, as if you were drawing it for me?

What they are checking: Whether they can reason through basic logic out loud, a common way to check real understanding.

What is the role of an HMI on a production line, and what makes one easy or hard for an operator to use?

What they are checking: Whether they think about the people running the equipment, not just the code behind it.

Have you worked with robotics or motion control at all? What did you learn?

What they are checking: Their exposure to robotics, which the posting names as part of the work.

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The full job description

As published by Schreiber Foods.

Job Category: Temporary/Other Job Family: Intern Job Description: Schreiber Foods is looking for motivated and talented engineering students to join us as interns for the upcoming Summer 2027 across our manufacturing plants in the U.S. We have opportunities in the following communities: Missouri (Carthage, Clinton), Utah (Logan), Texas (Stephenville), Wisconsin (Richland Center). Relocation Assistance is provided if relocating 50 miles or more for this internship. This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of pay: $22.00 Our Engineering Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a food manufacturing environment. Interns will work closely with skilled engineers, contributing to projects that have a direct impact on our operations and success. We offer internship opportunities in various areas of engineering, allowing you to specialize based on your interests and career aspirations. Interns will also participate in our company Internship Program which includes Executive Speakers, Social & Networking Events and Career Branding & Professional Development. What you’ll do: Controls Engineering: • Engage in the design, programming and testing of automated controls systems. • Work with PLCs, HMIs and robotics to enhance system performance. • Collaborate on projects involving system integration and optimization. What you need to succeed: • Completed Sophomore-level status or higher toward a BS degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology program (Electrical is preferred). Students must be enrolled as student during the time of the internship (Recent or previous graduates will not be considered). • Willingness to relocate for Summer of 2027. • Ability to work a minimum of 10 weeks during the Summer of 2027. • Ability to work 40 hours/week during the summer. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. • Interest in pursuing a full-time career in the areas listed above. • Ability to take ownership of assignments and complete them on time and accurately. • Desire to grow and take on new opportunities. • Reliable transportation. Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. Internship benefits: • Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas • Exposure to different areas of the business around the world • Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels • Relocation assistance (for eligible internships) • Rewards program for referring others • Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program • Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan • Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community • Discounts on our products and more ​For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required. Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Want to be alerted of new openings? Sign in and click the cloud in the upper-right corner to view your profile. From there you can setup Job Alerts .

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