Instrumentation, Controls, & Electrical (IC&E) Technician Intern - Summer 2026

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Koch Fertilizer Wever, LLC is looking for a 2026 Summer Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician Intern to join our Maintenance team in Wever, Iowa.

The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late May to mid-August 2026.

Our Team

At Koch, we believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur, no matter what role they are in.

As an intern there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our company.

Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Kickstart your career with us by applying today!

When considering applying, candidates should consider those facilities in which they're willing to work for the duration of their time as an intern, in addition to where they'd be interested in receiving a full-time offer from, should they perform well.

Koch has been consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S by WayUp.

What You Will Do

• Maintenance Strategy Implementation: Partner closely with our technicians to execute predictive and preventive maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

• Learn Process Instrumentation: Expand your knowledge by working with advanced instrumentation and analyzers, including Pressure, Level, Flow, Temperature, pH, Conductivity, and ORP systems.

• Dive Into Control Systems: Assist with the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and mechanical repair of final control elements, and participate in stroke testing to ensure optimal performance.

Gain exposure to Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) while supporting their maintenance and operation.

• Develop Your Technical Expertise: Learn to interpret and analyze key technical documents, including electrical schematics, loop drawings, dimensional layouts, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

• Explore High-Powered Systems: Build practical knowledge of electrical systems such as Switchgear, Motor Starters, MCCs, VFDs, Soft Starters, and 4,160-volt and 480-volt three-phase systems.

• Be Part of Commissioning & Start-Up: Engage in critical activities like instrument loop inspections, configuration, calibration, loop checks, and function testing that bring complex systems to life.

• Collaborate & Learn: Work closely with a supportive team of professionals who are invested in helping you succeed.

What You Will Gain

• Real-Life Engineering Experience: Get exposure to industry-standard tools, processes, and challenges that will prepare you for your future career.

• Mentorship: Work with seasoned professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping you grow.

• Career Development: Develop technical, analytical, and project management skills that will set you apart in the job market.

• Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that matter and see the r...