Engineering Intern -Baltimore

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize.  The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

OVERVIEW

The Engineering Intern will support plant and project engineering initiatives at ASR Group’s Baltimore operations. This role provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and capital projects. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional partners (Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain) to analyze data, improve performance, and help execute engineering deliverables.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support process, project, or plant engineering workstreams including data collection, analysis, documentation, and field verification.
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts (e.g., waste reduction, yield improvement, throughput optimization, downtime reduction) using problem-solving tools (A3, 5-Why, Pareto, fishbone).
• Help develop and update engineering documentation such as SOPs, P&IDs markups (redlines), equipment lists, change logs, and work instructions.
• Participate in capital project activities: scope development, vendor coordination, drawing reviews, schedule tracking, and commissioning/start-up support.
• Conduct time studies, process observations, and material/energy balance calculations as needed.
• Assist with equipment reliability initiatives (basic failure analysis, PM optimization support, spare parts identification) in partnership with Maintenance.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings, recommendations, and project status for engineering and plant leadership.
• Support safe work practices and compliance with all site EHS requirements (including participation in pre-job safety reviews when applicable).
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant performance and engineering priorities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related discipline).
• Completed at least one year of undergraduate study by internship start date (preferred; adjust as needed).
• Ability to work in a manufacturing/industrial environment and follow all safety requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data (Excel required; exposure to statistical tools a plus).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to present findings clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with a cross-functional team.
• You must be at least 18 years old. 
• You must be able to work a minimum of Ten (10) consecutive weeks during the time when the internship is offered. 
• As part of the hiring process, you must successfully complete a background investigation, reference check, and pre-placement physical and drug screen.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship (modify if your policy differs).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE

• Work is primarily on-site in a manufacturing environment; occasional office work for analysis and documentation.
• May require walking in production areas, climbing stairs/ladders, and wearing required PPE.
• Schedule is typically Monday–Friday; some flexibility may be required to support projects, trials, or start-up activities.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

Core Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.
• Business & Financial Acumen – Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organization; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better corporate decisions.
• Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
• Customer Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times.  Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs.  Assists business partners and customers to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction.
• Establishes Trust – Gaining the confidence and faith of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, integrious and vulnerable.
• Problem-Solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
• Results Orientation & Accountability – Takes accountability, identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others.

Individual Contributor:

• Adaptability/Flexibility – Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people.
• Continuous Improvement – Establishes methods and utilizes specialized techniques to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes.
• Self-Development – Seeks feedback on one’s strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in order to perform more effectively or enhance their career.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Baltimore, MD

HOURLY RATE: $25.00

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.