Manufacturing Systems Project Management Intern - Summer 2025

Summary

Come join us at Corporate HQ for Summer 2025! Our Manufacturing Systems Application Development Internship offers students hands-on, real-world experience within the company over an 10 - 12 week period.  Come experience an inside look in the world of Information Techonology, Information Systems, CPG and Food Production.

What can you expect from a Perdue summer internship? 

• Competitive Pay 
• Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with other Perdue Interns
• Hands-On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor 
• Learning Workshops
• Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms
• Interaction with Senior Leadership 
• Housing Stipend 

This position has a target wage of $21.90 - $28.13 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications. Overtime may be available.

What You Will Learn & Main Responsibilities

• Working with a summer mentor learning different aspects of how the Manufacturing Systems/Operational Technology area works while getting hands-on, real world work experience.

• Provide project management/leadership support and contribute to the execution of technology projects which deliver business value.

• Will be able to interact with Senior leadership.

• Will be able to travel to different company locations such as the Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms.

Minimum Education

• Must be a rising Junior or Senior currently pursuing a Bachelors degree at an accredited university in a relevant field of study. Information Systems, Information Technology, Industrial/Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, or related majors preferred.
• Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher

Experience Requirements

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new software
• Have strong communication skills, including written and verbal
• Must be able to work independently or in teams
• Must be able to demonstrate technical aptitude

Experience Preferred

• 3.25 GPA or higher is highly preferred
• Completed at least 1 college-level project management course
• Completed database management/SQL programming courses
• Student extra-curricular experiences demonstrating leadership ability

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment. 
• Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.