Plant Process Engineer Intern

Pella Corporation

Plant Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Carroll, IA (Onsite)

Pella Corporation is seeking talented, undergraduate students to fill our Engineering Intern at our manufacturing facility in Carroll, IA. Opportunities are available for Summer 2026.  If you are looking for a hands-on, team orientated, real-world learning experience, check these opportunities out!

• Pursuing a B.S. from a four-year college or university in an Engineering field.  See above for preferences
• Strong academic candidate with Leadership Experience both inside and outside the classroom
• Ability to use the following software applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, AutoCad, and Solid Edge (or equivalent).
• Ability to effectively communicate to technical and non-technical team members utilizing written and verbal skills, including presentations to small and large groups
• Experience managing projects from concept through implementation, in a fast-paced, team-based environment                                                  

Pella Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Smoke Free Environment. 

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment.  Post-offer background check and drug screen required.  Pella participates in E- Verify.  Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

As a Plant Process Engineer Intern, you will:

• Modify and improve manufacturing processes to improve quality, increase reliability, reduce costs, and eliminate waste.
• Develop next generation manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Specify, design, and procure equipment required to support new product initiatives.
• Implement new processes in manufacturing from concept through full production.
• Degrees preferred:  Mechanical, Agricultural, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineer and Industrial Technology.