Manufacturing Operations Intern

Interested in a career that matters?

Interested in a career that matters?

At Novonesis, we use biology to transform how the world produces food, beverages, household products, renewable fuels, and more. As a Manufacturing Operations Intern, you will join our manufacturing team, where innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement drive operational excellence. 

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a production environment while supporting equipment performance and manufacturing operations. You'll work on real-world projects involving equipment investigations, mechanical troubleshooting, technical documentation, and engineering analysis while learning how manufacturing systems support the future of biotechnology.  

The Role & Your Impact

As a Manufacturing Operations Intern, you will work alongside manufacturing engineers, maintenance teams, and production personnel to support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives. You will gain exposure to manufacturing processes while helping identify solutions that improve operational performance and equipment effectiveness. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support investigations related to equipment performance, reliability, and manufacturing process improvements. 

• Review equipment drawings, manuals, and technical documentation to support troubleshooting and maintenance activities. 

• Assist with identifying replacement parts, equipment specifications, and component compatibility. 

• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities for equipment-related issues. 

• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and reliability teams to improve manufacturing performance. 

• Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency. 

• Develop and update technical documentation, procedures, reports, and equipment records. 

• Present project findings, recommendations, and outcomes to site leadership when applicable. 

What You'll Need to Be Successful

We are looking for students who are currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in: 

• Mechanical Engineering 

• Manufacturing Engineering 

• Industrial Engineering 

• Engineering Technology 

• Or a related technical discipline 

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. 

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation. 

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills. 

• Ability to work independently while managing project responsibilities. 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. 

• Minimum 3.0 GPA. 

• Sophomore standing or higher at the time of application. 

• Ability to arrange your own housing and transportation. 

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in a global biotechnology company. 

• Exposure to manufacturing operations, engineering projects, and equipment reliability programs. 

• Opportunities to work directly with engineers, maintenance technicians, and production teams. 

• Meaningful projects that contribute to operational performance and manufacturing excellence. 

• Mentorship from experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals. 

• A collaborative culture focused on learning, innovation, and continuous improvement. 

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• Full-time internship assignment lasting approximately 10 weeks. 

• Located on-site at our New Berlin, WI facility. 

• Regular presence on the production floor is required. 

• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes and hairnets. 

• Respiratory protection may be required in certain manufacturing areas. 

• Frequent interaction with production equipment, maintenance activities, and manufacturing operations. 

Compensation

Expected salary: $23/hr 

Relevant Information

Program Dates: May 24, 2027 to July 30, 2027 

Position Type: Temporary position payrolled through a third-party provider 

Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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