Engineering internship jobs in Perinton, NY

**Summer 2026 Intern - Manufacturing Engineering** As a **Summer 2026 Intern - Manufacturing Engineering** at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), you will be working in a high speed, fast paced manufacturing environment during a large project installation and start up at the Motts plant. This role will expose you to different phases of capital project management and give you the opportunity to develop and implement improvements to new or existing manufacturing equipment and processes. Each intern will have real responsibilities and will be provide ample opportunity to grow professionally. **Shift/Schedule:** + The KDP 2026 Summer Internship Program will run from June 1 - August 7, 2026 + Full-time; 40 hours per week + Monday-Friday + 8:00am until 5:00pm + In-Person in our **Williamson, NY** facility **As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern you will:** + Gain knowledge in executing operational plans and new manufacturing equipment and processes during a large project installation and start up. + Analyze, design, implement and improve existing processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve production issues + Assist with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) implementation and Lean activities, including participation in Continuous Improvement or Kaizen events and developing, implementing and improving autonomous and preventive maintenance workstreams + Assist in overseeing a large project installation and start up, including documenting open items, tracking progress, interacting with contractors, site management, and front-line employees **Elements of the KDP Internship Program include:** + Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a challenging, cross functional team environment + Participate in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and other organization leaders + Receive professional development training such as networking, professional skills development and presenting + Be paired with a mentor to enhance your knowledge of other parts of the business and build your network + Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department vice president and other KDP stakeholders **Total Rewards:** + $31.00/hour + Paid bi-weekly + $2,500.00 Sign-on Bonus, paid within first 30 days of employment **Requirements:** + Must be an undergraduate currently enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Mechanical engineering, Industrial engineering, or related to manufacturing of food & beverage + Available to work 40 hours per week (M-F, 8am-5pm) + Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines + Strong communication and presentation skills including excellent listening, written, and verbal abilities + Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and a self-starter + Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint + Proficiency in using computer-aided design (CAD) software + Experience in a manufacturing or plant setting is a plus + Experience with SolidWorks, 3D printing or Automation is a plus **Project Management Skills:** + **Planning and organizing:** Proficiency in developing a comprehensive project plan, establishing goals, and prioritizing tasks. + **Time management:** Expertise in managing time efficiently to ensure all deadlines are met. + **Communication:** Strong ability to convey information effectively to team members, stakeholders, and clients. + **Leadership:** Competence in leading, motivating, and managing a team towards successful project completion. + **Risk management:** Skill in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks. + **Budgeting:** Capability of developing and overseeing the project budget. + **Problem-solving:** Aptitude for identifying and resolving issues that emerge during the project's execution. **Please note** : This position is limited to persons with permanent right to work in the United States. We incorporate HireVue, an automated interview tool, into our campus recruitment process. Please visit this link (************************************************** to learn more about HireVue and how to prepare. *We recommend checking with your campus career center for additional preparation resources such as InterviewStream, Big Interview and more. **Company Overview:** Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it! Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that's proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us? We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work. Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. **A.I. Disclosure:** KDP uses artificial intelligence to assist with initial resume screening and candidate matching. This technology helps us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications align with our open roles. If you prefer not to have your application processed using artificial intelligence, you may opt out by emailing your resume and qualifications directly to **************** . Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.