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Reliability Engineering Intern

Schreiber Foods · West Bend, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a class project or job where you had to dig through messy data to find a real answer.

What they are checking: Whether they can work patiently with imperfect data, which is what plant failure records usually look like.

Tell me about a time you were given a project with unclear goals. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask good questions and set their own direction, which interns need when engineers are busy.

Tell me about a time you got feedback that changed how you were doing something.

What they are checking: Whether they are coachable and take feedback well, which shapes how much they will grow in an internship.

What would you do

You need information from a maintenance mechanic who's been at the plant for 20 years and is busy. How do you approach them?

What they are checking: Whether they show respect for floor experience and can build trust with the people who know the equipment best.

At the end of the summer you'll present what you worked on. How would you make it useful to the plant after you leave?

What they are checking: Whether they think about handing off work in a form others can actually keep using.

About the work

What's the difference between preventive and predictive maintenance, and when would you choose one over the other?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the basic ideas behind reliability work well enough to contribute from the first week.

If I handed you six months of downtime records for a packaging line, how would you figure out where to focus first?

What they are checking: Whether they know to sort failures by frequency and impact, such as with a Pareto chart, before chasing fixes.

What tools or methods do you know for finding the root cause of a failure, like 5 Whys or a fishbone diagram?

What they are checking: Whether they have a structured way to get past the obvious symptom to the real cause.

How might condition monitoring like vibration analysis or thermography help a food plant cut downtime?

What they are checking: Whether they are curious about practical tools for spotting failures before they happen.

Why does equipment reliability matter more in a food plant than it might in some other kinds of manufacturing?

What they are checking: Whether they connect downtime to product loss, food safety and customer orders, not just cost.

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The full job description

As published by Schreiber Foods.

Job Category: Temporary/Other Job Family: Intern Job Description: Job description needs to be added for each Intern position at the time of requisition/position creation 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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