Intern – Chemical Engineer – Gaston, SC

Intern – Chemical Engineer Job Gaston, SC

We are seeking motivated students to join our Summer Intern Program
! As an Alpek Polyester USA Intern
, you’ll be making an impact on the world with one of the largest leading global producers of sustainable PET materials while putting your learning into practice through collaborative team and project opportunities that offer innovative solutions to our customers and real‑hand‑on experience to kickstart your career.

As a Chemical Engineering Intern
, you will play a crucial role in the design, installation, startup operation and continuous improvement of chemical process equipment while supporting manufacturing and operations teams. Your attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills will be utilized to provide new product development, process improvement, capacity and debottlenecking studies and offer technical support to the manufacturing operations. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain firsthand experience and exposure to project management, process improvement, equipment startup and cross‑functional manufacturing support.

The student selected as the Chemical Engineering Intern will work at our Columbia Site located in Gaston, SC. Interns are reportable to their assigned team's supervisor and will directly be exposed to various aspects of technical, business and engineering personnel to accomplish the aforementioned items.

• Assist with the day‑to‑day tactical functions that directly support the engineering team at your site.
• Serve on or lead teams responsible for long‑term process improvement planning and cost‑savings and/or reliability projects.
• Evaluate new product, process and/or equipment applications and recommend and implement improvements to existing product, equipment or processes.
• Complete special projects and assignments as directed.
• Successful execution of job responsibilities requires the ability to operate independently and effectively utilize initiative, attention to detail, discretion, and confidentiality.

• Full‑time enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program from an accredited college/university.
• Majoring in Chemical Engineering.
• Availability to work full time (40 hours/week) for the 3‑month duration of the intern assignment.
• Fundamental understanding of statistics as it applies to designed experiments and understanding process variability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to make good judgment decisions.
• Willing and able to take initiative.
• Self‑motivated.
• Professional level of integrity.
• Team‑oriented.
• Good problem‑solving skills.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers. This integrated business serves customers all over the world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people’s lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico's largest corporations.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is subject to U.S. Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.