Engineering Knowledge Management Intern

Engineering Knowledge Management Intern

Location: Westchester, IL Workplace type: Hybrid

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our Global Engineering team for summer 2026! As the Engineering Knowledge Management Intern, you will support initiatives that enhance how technical knowledge is captured, organized, and shared across the engineering organization. This role offers exposure to real-world process documentation, learning design, and collaboration with subject matter experts to improve knowledge accessibility and retention. Uniquely positioned within Global Engineering, this intern will gain broad visibility into many of the manufacturing processes and equipment used across Ingredion’s production sites; providing a valuable foundation for understanding how our operations work and evolve.

What you will do:

• Acquire and apply base knowledge of unit operations and procedures.
• Assist in developing and refining documentation for engineering processes and standards.
• Support the creation of digital learning materials, including scripts, visuals, and interactive content.
• Conduct interviews with subject matter experts to capture critical knowledge and best practices.
• Help organize and maintain the knowledge repository to ensure content is current and accessible.
• Analyze usage data and feedback to recommend improvements to knowledge-sharing tools and practices.
• Use internal resources to learn more about Ingredion business and unit operations.

What you will bring:

• Progress toward a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Knowledge Management, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with digital content creation tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Articulate, SharePoint).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from the facility each workday.

Who you are:

• Curious and passionate about how people learn and share technical knowledge.
• Curious about understanding processes, products, as well as tools.
• Organized and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable engaging with technical experts and translating complex ideas into clear content.
• Eager to contribute to a culture of learning and collaboration.

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.
• If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.

Benefits

• Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .

• About Ingredion

• Ingredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.

• At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions.

• We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world.

• We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation.

• Inclusion and Belonging

• We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company. Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people, interacting with professionals around the world, made up of varied backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation. We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of working.

• Relocation Available: No

• Pay Range: $20-31/hour

• Equal opportunity employer statement.