• Engineering Intern

    Kemin Industries (Des Moines, IA)


    Overview

     

    Launch your career with Kemin Industries as an Engineering Intern!

     

    Are you ready to make a real impact this summer? Kemin Industries is now accepting applications for our 2026 Engineering Internships—a dynamic, hands-on experience designed to accelerate your growth and ignite your future.

    What to Expect:

    + 10–12 Week Program: Dive into a full-time internship where you'll tackle a meaningful project that directly contributes to Kemin’s mission and operations.

    + Presentation: Showcase your work and insights to Kemin team members—including our executive leadership—at the end of the program.

    + Mentorship & Career Development: Receive personalized guidance from experienced professionals who are invested in your success, both now and beyond graduation.

     

    Beyond the Office: We believe great ideas come from well-rounded experiences. That’s why we offer a variety of networking events, social gatherings, and team-building activities to help you connect, collaborate, and have fun along the way.

     

    Ready to Make Your Mark?If you're passionate about innovation, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to a global company making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

     

    Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

     

    We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet.

     

    We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

     

    We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.

     

    We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

    Responsibilities

    + Spearhead a summer project that will leave a lasting impact.

    + Assist with various tasks within your team.

    + Participate in department meetings and contribute ideas regularly.

    + Liaison with other departments regarding work and initiatives.

    + Identify process improvements and create standard work.

    + Partake in the Kemin Summer Internship Program events and trainings.

    + Prepare and give a final presentation to Kemin Industries leadership.

    Qualifications

    + Currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior with an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in Engineering.

    + Ability to commit to 10-12 weeks of on-site, full time employment during the months of May-August 2026.

    + Excellent written and oral communication skills.

    + A high level of passion for your field of study.

    + A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

     

    Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered. Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.

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    LocationUS-IA-Des Moines

     

    Posted Date4 weeks ago(9/8/2025 12:22 PM)

     

    Job ID 2025-11304

     

    # Positions 0

     

    Category Corporate Engineering

     

    Position Type Intern (Full Time)