As part of Richardson’s global agriculture and food business, our food and ingredients division plays a central role in connecting farm to table through our vertically integrated supply chain. As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high-quality dry pasta products for diverse markets and end uses.
Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for an Engineering Intern at our Carrington, ND durum milling and pasta production facility, where we produce Dakota Growers pasta.
- Responsible for drafting, equipment and part design, and implementation of designed components.
- Development of component dimensional drawings, updating facility layout drawings, and new component concept drawings using 2D AutoCAD software.
- Equipment documentation to improve component fabrication resource.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and management personnel to successfully complete assigned projects.
- Learn good manufacturing and food safety practices.
- Other duties, as assigned
- Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must have experience with mS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT)
- Must be able to deal with multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Successful completion of at least 6 semesters of an accredited Bachelor’s Degree Program in Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering, Industrial Engineering Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other applicable engineering field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with 2D AutoCAD software
- Previous experience in an Engineering Internship role
Physical Job Requirements:
- Must be able to sit, stand and/or walk for 6+ hours per day
- Must be able to lift-up to 34 pounds 6+ hours per day
- Must be able to push, pull, grasp and use fine motor skills for 6+ hours per day
- Must be able to make fine distinctions in sound, and express ideas by spoken and written word
- Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel and stoop for 3+ hours per day
- Must be able to reach above shoulders for 3+ hours per day
- Must be able to climb on and off a ladder for 3+ hours per day
- Must be able to work in a dusty environment for 3+ hours per day
Skills Required
- Successful completion of at least six semesters of an accredited bachelor's degree program in agricultural and biosystems engineering, industrial engineering management, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or another applicable engineering field.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience with 2D AutoCAD software.
- Previous engineering internship experience.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing, walking, lifting up to 34 pounds, climbing ladders, and working in a dusty environment.
What We Do
Richardson International is a global agriculture and food-processing company and Canada’s largest agribusiness. It handles and merchandises major grains and oilseeds worldwide, connecting farmer relationships with vertically integrated oat, wheat, durum, and canola businesses. Its operations extend through milling, processing, packaging, and the production of food products and ingredients for kitchens around the world. The company serves agricultural producers and global food markets through a long-standing, integrated business model.
