Operations Engineering Intern - Winter 2027

About the role

The Bunge Engineering Internship Program is looking for collaborative, results-oriented candidates with strong critical thinking and communication skills. The internship is designed to give you an understanding of the operations and processes of businesses across Bunge’s value chain. During the internship, you will receive cross-functional exposure to a number of Bunge’s business units while performing various operational functions, including:

• EHS
• Material Handling
• Crush
• Refine
• Packaging
• Lab
• Warehouse
• Process Engineering

You will develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation in all aspects of operational processes. Location will be determined based on current business needs, and you would be placed at one of our crush/refine, packaging, or grain elevator facilities. Ability and willingness to relocate for the duration of the internship is required.

Position Details

Winter Work Term: Approximately 12 weeks.

Potential Co-op Opportunities: Select locations, including Bellevue, OH and Decatur, IN, may offer 14 to 16-week co-op assignments based on business needs and availability. Candidates must be actively enrolled in a college or university co-op program to be considered for these opportunities. Assignment location will be determined based on business requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Participate fully in the day-to-day operation of a Bunge facility following the program governance of 70/20/10 (70% hands-on, 20% informal learning, 10% formal learning)
• Develop a thorough understanding of plant operations
• Demonstrate your level of understanding by responding to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or program manager
• Travel to other Bunge locations for training and exposure purposes
• Assist location and corporate staff in evaluating changing operational conditions
• Communicate effectively with Bunge internal and external customers

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university
• Required majors: Chemical, Mechanical, Agricultural, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls
• Must be collaborative, results-oriented, and possess strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and constant change
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in standard PC applications
• Standard internship hours 8 AM – 5 PM, subject to modification as required by assignment and/or location
• Ability to travel