Engineering Intern

IFCO is seeking a motivated Engineering Intern to support core engineering initiatives across North America. This role will provide hands-on exposure to industrial equipment, plant operations, and engineering standards within a global supply chain environment. The intern will work closely with engineering leaders and cross-functional teams to improve data accuracy, standardization, and technical processes across facilities.

Key Responsibilities

1\. Global Equipment Register Management

• Validate and complete the Global Equipment Register for all wash line assets across NAM sites
• Identify and resolve gaps in equipment data, including specifications, capacity, utilities, and documentation
• Consolidate inputs from drawings, technical specs, and site teams to ensure accuracy
• Document assumptions and unresolved data gaps

2\. Plant Layout Development & Standardization

• Develop and maintain accurate 2D plant layouts reflecting current and future equipment configurations
• Ensure layouts include major equipment footprints, process flow, and utility infrastructure
• Standardize layout formats using established templates (layers, naming conventions, scale)
• Incorporate utility capacity constraints to support operational planning

3\. Layout Simulation & Process Enablement

• Define technical input requirements for layout simulations (dimensions, throughput, utilities, etc.)
• Develop standardized templates aligned with equipment and facility data
• Support creation of business case tools linking layout scenarios to capacity, space, and capital investment
• Establish standardized workflows, stakeholder roles, and approval gates for layout simulations

4\. Machine Program Governance & Deployment

• Assess and document current machine control program environments (PLC, HMI, VFDs)
• Establish version control, ownership, and storage standards for critical programs
• Develop and implement a controlled program deployment (push) process across sites
• Define change management workflows, including validation, approvals, and rollback procedures
• Support development of automated post-SAT feedback processes
• Standardize testing protocols to ensure reliable system performance

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing systems
• Ability to manage data, standardize processes, and work cross-functionally

Key Skills

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Process design and standardization
• Project management and stakeholder coordination
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to shape foundational systems across a growing network
• High visibility role with direct impact on operations and capital planning
• Collaborative environment working across engineering, operations, and leadership teams