Careers and Internships

Careers and Internships

Careers in the field of engineering include roles that focus on applying scientific principles to design, develop, and improve systems and technologies within their specialized fields.

🔧 Core Careers in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Quality Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Manufacturing Technologist
  • Production Engineer
  • Tooling Engineer / Tool Designer
  • CAD/CAM Engineer
  • Automation Engineer / Controls Technician
  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Soil and Water Conservation Engineer
  • Irrigation Engineer
  • Food Processing Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer (Agricultural Focus)
  • Agricultural Equipment Designer
  • Precision Agriculture Specialist
  • ….and many others

📈 Entry-Level / Technician Roles (for recent undergraduates or those still studying)

  • Manufacturing Engineering Technician
  • Production Planner / Scheduler
  • Lean Manufacturing Coordinator
  • CNC Programmer / Operator
  • Quality Control (QC) Technician
  • Additive Manufacturing Technician
  • Digital Manufacturing Analyst
  • Food Processing Technician
  • Precision Agriculture Technician
  • Irrigation Technician/Assistant
  • Field Technician (Agricultural Equipment)
  • ….and many others

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Internships are an excellent way to put your knowledge and skills to work, acquire practical and hands-on experience, make important connections to potential future employers, and begin to develop a work history. Please note, though, that while some internships are paid, others are not. But the experience gained can be invaluable to you down the road!

🏭 Employers to Watch

  • GE Appliances / Appliance Park (Louisville, KY)
  • Toyota (Georgetown, KY)
  • Atlas Machine and Supply, Inc.
  • L’Oréal (Florence, KY)
  • Marzetti Company (Horse Cave, KY)
  • The J. M. Smucker Company
  • BRAZEWAY LLC Manufacturing & engineering in Hopkinsville, KY              
  • Corning, Inc.
  • Catalent (Winchester, KY)
  • Kentucky AgriTech (Louisville)
  • Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp (Lexington)
  • Alltech (Nicholasville)
  • …and many more

🔗 Additional Resources

Kentucky Career Center

Lists various internship opportunities across the state, including those related to vocational rehabilitation and engineering.