Engineering Internship

Engineering Internship KLN Family Brands/Tuffy's Pet Foods College Juniors and Seniors…We’re looking for you! Our Story KLN Family Brands is a 3 rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN, in the heart of MN lakes country. Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products.

At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that “We are a proud people-first company. We are successful because of trust-based relationships, and first-rate products for our families and friends. We better the world by caring for others. We challenge. We grow. We inspire.”

Some companies have to “fudge the story” a little. Some need the extra “spin” to shine a positive light on themselves. That’s not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and that’s not what we do. We tell the story of our brand – our people , the quality & safety of our products, our tradition & trust , our bold innovation , and the way we treat our community & beyond . We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe we’re a pretty amazing company.

We’re looking for an Engineering Intern for the summer of 2027 that is serious about a career in manufacturing. If you are willing to learn from the best and have a desire to participate in the growth of some of the fastest growing brands in the pet food industry, you’ve stumbled upon the right job.

The Opportunity As an Engineering Intern , you’ll work closely with our Plant Engineer and the entire operations teams.

Daily Duties And Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Plant Engineer to support capital projects, plant utilities, equipment improvements, and other engineering initiatives. Responsibilities may include:

• Collecting and documenting field data

• Performing engineering calculations and analyses

• Analyzing plant utility data and usage

• Maintaining project documentation and tracking progress

• Updating drawings and equipment records

• Conducting vendor research

• Providing field support

• Collaborate closely with engineering, maintenance, operations, and external contractors to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations, and support the completion of capital projects

Unique Projects

• Identify operational bottlenecks and develop recommendations
• Develop 2D and 3D CAD models and designs to support engineering and manufacturing needs
• Design and produce 3D-printed components, prototypes, and tools

You Will Learn Things Like

• Innovation and creativity
• Goal setting and KPI measurement
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Oral and written communication
• Teamwork and leadership

What You’ll Need to Be Successful at KLN Family Brands/Tuffy’s Pet Foods :

• At least a Junior in college pursuing a degree in in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering
• The ability to dedicate 10-12 weeks to the internship program for the summer of 2027
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work in a team atmosphere and be a great co-worker
• The ability to work on-site at our Perham, MN facility for the summer

Compensation The starting hourly rate of pay is $17.94 and will be a percentage of industry standards based on typical full-time starting salaries, and will depend on your year in school and timeline to graduation.

Potential Interns who demonstrate exceptional performance and a passion for our business may have the opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation.