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Mechanical Engineering Intern / Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Koch Business Solutions, LP
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Kansas, Wichita
Aug 21, 2025
Your Job At Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES), The Equipment Capabilities Team supports the KAES manufacturing and terminal facilities in running a safe and reliable business. The team has diverse capabilities in mechanical engineering, materials science, electrical engineering, instrumentation engineering, chemical engineering, project engineering, equipment condition assessment and nondestructive testing, and welding. What You Will Do The Equipment Capabilities Team are hiring 2 Summer 2026 Engineering Interns in Wichita, KS: 1 Mechanical Engineering Intern: The opportunities will be in fixed equipment (e.g., heat exchangers, vessels, fired equipment) or rotating equipment (e.g., pumps, steam turbines, compressors) 1 Electrical Engineer Intern: The opportunities will be in electrical power equipment, instrumentation, or analyzers. The focus of this summer role will align the intern's unique capabilities & interests with challenging technical problems to drive business results such as: Learn about the ammonia value chain and the technical & business aspects of how we safely and reliably produce fertilizer products for our customers Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including maintenance, operations, and other engineering disciplines to identify and address equipment-related challenges Research and develop proposed solutions to technical issues/opportunities that are present across multiple manufacturing sites Travel to and visit with site personnel to fully understand the technical issues/opportunities Solicit ideas and suggestions for potential solutions from those closest to the issues/opportunities Develop a plan, gain approvals, and begin to implement the proposed solutions Receive guidance and support from experienced engineering mentors to gain insights into industry best practices Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Enrolled in a degree or alternative program. (e.g., 4 year college program, 2 year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.) Currently enrolled in a degree program of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field. Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2027. Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Physical Requirements Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas Ability to climb up to 150 ft above ground level on occasion For ME's: Ability to make confined space entry on occasion What Will Put You Ahead Experience using software and tools for data analysis At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).