Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer Intern

Didion – Dry Corn Mill & Bioscience Plant

At Didion, we are committed to producing high‑quality corn products through innovative, efficient, and sustainable practices. Our dry corn mill and bioscience plant are critical parts of our operations, and we are seeking a motivated and curious Maintenance Reliability Engineer Intern to help strengthen the reliability, performance, and longevity of our equipment and maintenance systems.

⭐ Position Overview

As a Maintenance Reliability Engineer Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers, maintenance professionals, and cross‑functional operations teams to support the continuous improvement of our reliability maintenance program.

This internship provides hands-on exposure to real‑world reliability engineering practices, including equipment health analysis, preventive and predictive maintenance enhancement, failure investigation, data analytics, and machine performance optimization.

It’s an ideal opportunity for a student passionate about mechanical systems, reliability engineering, and driving operational excellence.

⭐ Key Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Reliability Engineering Intern at Didion, you will:

Reliability Program Support

• Assist in improving and standardizing preventive and predictive maintenance (PdM) tasks for mill and bioscience equipment.
• Support development of condition-monitoring routes (vibration, thermography, inspections).
• Help analyze equipment downtime and failure data to identify root causes and trends.

Equipment Health & Performance

• Participate in equipment diagnostics and reliability investigations to improve machine life and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Partner with maintenance and operations to evaluate equipment functionality and recommend reliability improvements.
• Assist with creating and updating equipment histories, asset documentation, and criticality assessments.

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

• Support reliability improvement initiatives such as lubrication optimization, component redesigns, and maintenance workflow enhancements.
• Help validate the effectiveness of new maintenance processes and technologies.

Technical Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, organize, and analyze equipment condition data, maintenance records, and performance metrics.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, reliability reports, and recommendations for engineering and leadership teams.

⭐ Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with an interest in equipment behavior, failure modes, and maintenance strategy.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities; able to collaborate across maintenance, engineering, and operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with CMMS systems is a plus.
• Prior internship or hands-on experience in industrial, manufacturing, or processing environments is helpful but not required.

⭐ What We Offer

• Hands‑on experience in one of the industry’s most advanced dry corn mills and bioscience facilities.
• Direct mentorship from experienced reliability, mechanical, and maintenance engineering professionals.
• Opportunities to support real improvement projects with measurable impact.
• A collaborative, safety‑focused, inclusive work environment.
• Competitive compensation and potential future career opportunities with Didion.

Didion Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Selection will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Didion uses the E‑Verify system to confirm employment eligibility.