Summer 2027 Intern - Automation and Controls Engineering
About the role
As a Summer 2027 Intern – Automation and Controls Engineering at Keurig Dr Pepper, you will work with a team of experienced, multisite Automation and Controls Engineers who bridge manufacturing and information technology. You will lead or support a variety of engineering initiatives and projects in the controls, automation, and operational‑technology space across our refreshment‑beverages manufacturing facilities.
Responsibilities
- Connect manufacturing equipment data to AI systems for anomaly detection.
- Update the controls asset lifecycle database and Power BI dashboard.
- Support controls obsolescence mitigation projects.
Internship Program Highlights
- Engage and partner on innovative projects within a cross‑functional team environment.
- Participate in meet‑and‑greets and lunch‑and‑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 broaden knowledge of the business and expand your network.
- Complete a project from start to finish and present results to your team, department vice president, and other KDP stakeholders.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a full‑time undergraduate at an accredited college or university.
- Major in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Technology, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Work authorization in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week (Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑5 pm) and travel up to 10 %.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Interest and understanding of physical security, asset protection, geopolitics, travel risk, and crisis management.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, including listening, written, and verbal abilities.
- Ability to work cross‑functionally, be independently driven, and act as a self‑starter.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Power BI, project management, and process improvement (preferred).
Pay
- $31.00 per hour, paid bi‑weekly.
- $2,500 sign‑on bonus, paid within 30 days of employment.
Schedule
- June 7 – August 13 2027 (full‑time, 40 hours per week).
- Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
- Hybrid work arrangement based at the Frisco, TX headquarters.
Company Overview
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice, mixers, and coffee. The company employs over 50,000 people and focuses on health, wellness, and sustainability while offering robust benefits and professional‑growth programs.