Design Engineering Intern - Military veterans preferred

JBT Corporation

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted. In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department. EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Design Engineering Intern

US-FL-Lakeland

Job ID: 2025-13471
Type: Intern Part-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering

JBT Corporation

Overview

JBT (Lakeland, FL) is a leading supplier of integrated food processing solutions. From single machines to complete processing lines, we enhance value and capture quality, nutrition and taste in food products. As a local presence on six continents, we can quickly provide customers and partners in the food processing industry with know-how, service and support that ensures their profitable enterprise.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design or redesign machine parts and assemblies to required customer specifications, focusing on design for function, manufacturing, assembly, service, safety, cost, and inventory efficiency.
• Work with Manufacturing shop, Planning, Sales & Marketing, and Engineering Management to determine the feasibility of designs and subsequent progress of designs or design changes.
• Research and implement innovations in machinery components to optimize cost, service life, maintainability, and manufacturability.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize design-for-manufacturing standards for all citrus processing equipment. Explore new manufacturing technologies and methods.
• Coordinate prototype manufacture with shop, the experimental shop, and external suppliers. Solicit feedback on manufacturability of design, and develop prototype testing protocol and schedules.
• Use engineering and design tools such as calculations and FEA to analyze mechanical designs.
• Provide technical support other departments as needed

REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory: Current enrollment (Junior, Senior or Grad Student) of a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering program or recent graduate

INTERNSHIP INFORMATION

The JBT FoodTech internship is a 2-year program for college seniors or grad students who can work between 25 and 40 hours per week.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

• We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.
• We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.
• We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT to feed your growth!

Benefits: JBT Corporation offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

John Bean Technologies Corporation ("JBT") provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact 863-340-9445 or email HR.Lakeland@jbtc.com

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