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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2027Beatrice, NE, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technologies, or a related field.
  • Eligible for full-time employment by May 2027.
  • Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
  • Willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, bend, kneel, lift up to 50 pounds, climb straight ladders including to heights over 100 feet, wear required industrial chemical plant uniforms and personal protective equipment, and potentially enter confined spaces.

Responsibilities

  • Take on projects representative of full-time engineers' work, gaining hands-on experience supporting plant reliability, maintenance, and operational excellence.
  • Analyze equipment and operational data to identify improvement opportunities, support decision-making, and drive process optimization initiatives.
  • Support predictive and preventive maintenance efforts to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting activities to help resolve equipment and operational challenges.
  • Review and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation, including Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, piping isometrics, plot plans, and equipment specifications.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment, engines, rotating equipment, or maintenance systems.
  • Demonstrated involvement in engineering design teams, student organizations, or hands-on mechanical projects.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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