Internship Predictive Maintenance Jobs in Minnesota

• Support oversight of all stages of the malting process (steeping, germination, kilning) with a focus on process stability and optimization.
• Apply scientific and engineering principles to improve grain hydration, modification, airflow, moisture control, and thermal efficiency.
• Analyze production data to identify process variability, yield loss, or energy inefficiencies.
• Assist in developing and refining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for malting operations.
• Evaluate equipment performance and partners with Maintenance to improve reliability and asset utilization.
• Account for all daily factors that influence product quality and utilize predictive models for consistent malt production within spec.
• Develop metrics to monitor production trends and adjust processes and recipes accordingly.
• Identify opportunities to automate and drive efficiencies throughout the production process.

• Work closely with the barley supply team to efficiently manage available inputs.
• Effectively lead a production team and propose opportunities for efficiencies or cost reduction in the malting process.
• Interface with the quality and commercial teams to ensure finished product meets customer expectations.
• Support daily production activities to ensure schedules and quality standards are achieved.
• Monitor batch records, process deviations, and quality data to ensure compliance and traceability.
• Assist in troubleshooting operational or quality issues using data-driven problem-solving methods.
• Identify capital improvement opportunities and equipment upgrades.

• Collaborate with Quality to ensure raw barley and finished malt meet established specifications.
• Support implementation of quality assurance and food safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA, State, City, and Company safety and sanitation standards.
• Promote a safety-first mindset within production teams.

• Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance energy efficiency.
• Assist in implementing process monitoring tools, automation improvements, and performance dashboards.
• Support cross-functional initiatives involving R&D, Supply Chain, and Quality to improve malting methods.

• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to production teams.
• Assist in training operators on process controls and engineering-based best practices.
• Build leadership capability through increasing responsibility in shift oversight and project ownership.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the company and its operational needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering or a related field (e.g., agronomy, food science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering) required.
• Experience and or education in agricultural processing, food manufacturing, grain handling, or related process industry preferred.
• Internship, co-op, or project experience involving grain systems, thermal processes, airflow systems, or biological process optimization strongly preferred.
• Ability to respond to after-hours operational needs as required.

• Regularly required to stand, walk; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must use close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions; extreme (non-weather) cold and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Rahr is a family-owned global leader and trusted partner to the craft beverage industry, proudly supporting breweries, wineries, distilleries, cideries, and storefronts with premium supplies and ingredients since 1847. With over 175 years of expertise, Rahr combines tradition with innovation to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the craft beverage community.

Headquartered in Shakopee, MN, Rahr Corporation is a fifth-generation family business. We are committed to providing the highest quality products and services to our customers, ensuring they can create beverages that inspire and delight. Our offerings include an extensive range of barley malts, hops, adjuncts, and other brewing essentials, designed to support beverage makers of all sizes and styles.

At Rahr, we value quality, innovation, and collaboration. We’re passionate about crafting excellence and fostering the growth of the craft beverage industry while upholding our family-owned values and commitment to sustainability. Join us and become part of a legacy dedicated to supporting the artistry and success of beverage makers worldwide.