Engineering Intern
About the job
- Ability to communicate professionally.
- Be a bachelor's degree candidate in an Engineering field.
- Ability to work both independently and with the Engineering team on projects.
- Ability to problem solve and use resources.
- Ability to work in an office and production environment.
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
- Availability to work Monday through Friday.
- Assist the Engineering team with research, planning, development, testing, and design of manufacturing equipment.
- Assist the Engineering team with testing Bedford automation equipment.
- Learn and become efficient with company and engineering software, including Autodesk Inventor, MiniTab, and Office products.
- Assist with product quality evaluation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
Bedford Industries designs and makes packaging closures in the United States since 1966, with products including twist ties, ElastiTags, and Bio Clip that use over 97% biobased content. Twist ties seal bags, ElastiTags provide stretchable, reusable closures, and Bio Clip secures packaging materials with high biobased content; products are sold and shipped directly from their own facilities. The company runs a closed-loop manufacturing process powered by 100% net-zero carbon energy and promotes upcycling to create new items, aiming to minimize waste. It differentiates itself through sustainability, fast lead times and delivery, and a long-standing family-owned culture, with the goal of providing dependable, high-quality closures that combine environmental performance with quick service.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Worthington, Minnesota
Founded
1966
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Bedford's 2026 sustainability report reinforces procurement wins with brand-conscious food customers.
- ZipRecruiter listings in 2025-2026 show ongoing hiring across engineering, sales, and operations.
- Tach-It cross-selling expands Bedford from consumable closures into higher-value automation relationships.
What critics are saying
- Tach-It integration in 2026 can distract management and strain manufacturing execution.
- Indeed reviews in 2024 cited poor management, weak morale, and lost family culture.
- Automation rivals can bundle cheaper equipment, squeezing Bedford's margins and customer loyalty.
What makes Bedford Industries unique
- Family-owned since 1966, Bedford builds packaging closures around Worthington manufacturing discipline.
- Bedford's 2026 Tach-It acquisition adds entry-level automation to its closure portfolio.
- Its 100% net-zero carbon power supply and Bio-Clip biobased product sharpen sustainability positioning.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Remote Work Options