Engineering Intern

Company: AAK USA
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 19, 2024

Job Description:

Engineering InternOur story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.Everything we do is about Making Better Happen---.AAK Richmond, CA 1145 Harbour Way S., Richmond CA 94804About the role The Engineering Intern performs duties related to study of mass and energy balances, creation of drawings, and assists with the coordination of engineering projects.Responsibilities 1. Develop mass/energy balances2. Draft 2-D layout drawings3. Communication and coordination between engineering team and vendors and contractors4. Redline P&IDs, review existing P&ID's5. Support engineering team with project schedule development6. Support engineering team with cost trackingAbout you Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship--- Junior level standing or higher in course work leading to a chemical or mechanical engineering degree from an accredited 4 year college or university--- Ability to perform assigned tasks and complete work with minimal supervision--- Eagerness to learn and accept challenges--- Able to handle multiple tasks--- Good communication skills--- Strongly proficient in Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of Excel including macrosWorking ConditionsThe job is performed in both a standard office and manufacturing plant environment. Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, heat, sparks, oil, and smoke may occur. Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, steel toed shoes, appropriate clothing, hard hat) is required in manufacturing plants. Activities include extended periods of sitting and standing.Physical RequirementsAbility to communicate (verbal and written) with management and co-workers is critical. Regular use of a variety of measuring tools, a telephone, and e-mail for communication is essential. Standing or sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is important for conversations, to receive ordinary information. Heavy lifting is required intermittently. Exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force is occasionally required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines or measuring tools is required.Good math and reasoning ability is essential. Able to apply general mathematical calculations, analysis of variance, as well as geometry, and other basic standard equations as requiredIn return AAK offers$28.00 per hourThis is an excellent opportunity to learn about the vegetable oil refining business and to use knowledge and skills gained through mechanical or chemical engineering coursework. The position is available June 1, 2024 through September 15, 2024. Ideally we want someone who can work in the position through the summer.About AAKEverything AAK does is about Making Better Happen---. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malm, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen--- for more than 150 years.AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.

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