Investing in the Future: Meet Our 2025 Interns
Our 2025 interns have been diving into the world of manufacturing by embracing new experiences, asking thoughtful questions, and expanding their knowledge every step of the way. Meet the future of the industry below!
ADAM JOHNSON
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Hometown: Sleepy Eye, MN
School: North Dakota State University
Degree Pursuing: Mechanical Engineering
Favorite thing about interning at Steffes: “Getting to use what I’ve learned in school and apply it to the real world.”
ALEX TAYLOR
Design Engineer Intern
Hometown: Kansas City, KS
School: Montana Technological University
Degree Pursuing: Mechanical Engineering
Favorite thing about interning at Steffes: “Building. It’s super satisfying when I design a part by myself and it works/fits perfectly.”
BISMARK OWUSU
Project Management Intern
Hometown: Accra, Ghana
School: Northeastern University
Degree Pursuing: Project Management
Favorite thing about interning at Steffes: “The best part of my internship at Steffes is the ability to gain hands on experience in real projects while being supported by a collaborative team. I continue to learn a lot by connecting classroom knowledge to real world applications and really value the trust and responsibilities I have been given as an intern.”
BROCK ROBLEE
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Hometown: North Platte, NE
School: South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Degree Pursuing: Mechanical Engineering
Favorite thing about interning at Steffes: Learning practical manufacturing skills, having the freedom to design and build my own project that helps the company, and hanging out with and learning from real engineers.
CATHERINE STRANGE
Safety Engineer Intern
Hometown: Shelby, NC
School: North Carolina State University
Degree Pursuing: Environmental Engineering
Favorite thing about interning at Steffes: “What I enjoyed most about being an intern at Steffes was the wide range of learning opportunities and hands-on experiences I was encouraged to take part in. I gained valuable skills like welding, conducting safety inspections, and understanding the various processes throughout the facility. Everyone at Steffes was incredibly friendly and always willing to answer my questions!”
HALEY GLENN
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Hometown: Boiling Springs, NC
School: Western Carolina University
Degree Pursuing: Mechanical Engineering
Favorite thing about interning at Steffes: “All of the encouragement and learning opportunities”
IZAAK KUDRNA
Design Engineer Intern
Hometown: Dickinson, ND
School: University of Mary
Degree Pursuing: Mechanical Engineering
Favorite thing about interning at Steffes: “Being able to work with different people and learn new things from them.”
JESS SAYLES
Quality Engineer Intern
Hometown: Seibert, CO
School: South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Degree Pursuing: Mechanical Engineering
Favorite thing about interning at Steffes: “I really came to understand what exactly it means to be an engineer. I got to apply things I learned in the classroom to real life and gain a deeper understanding of what I want to do with my career and future. This has been an enjoyable experience, and I am very grateful for the opportunity.”
JOHN SCHULZETENBERG
Industrial Engineer Intern
Hometown: Eveleth, MN
School: University of North Dakota
Degree Pursuing: Double Major in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering
Favorite thing about interning at Steffes: “My favorite part of being an intern is getting real world experience that I could never get in a classroom.”
TACY PALAHNIUK
Design Engineer Intern
Hometown: Fairfield, ND
School: University of North Dakota
Degree Pursuing: Electrical Engineering
Favorite thing about interning at Steffes: “I have really enjoyed seeing how what I learn in college is applied in a real-world setting. I have also enjoyed seeing what different electrical engineers do in such a diverse environment.”
TAYLOR HARTELL
Quality Engineer Intern
Hometown: Prior Lake, MN
School: University of North Dakota
Degree Pursuing: Mechanical Engineering
Favorite thing about interning at Steffes: “My favorite part of working at Steffes is how great everyone is to work with and how willing people are to answer questions and solve problems. I have learned so much working here in the last two years, most of which I would not have learned in school. Being an intern has really allowed me to dig into different kinds of problems and develop my skills as an engineer.”