Summer - Process Engineer Intern

Job Title:

Summer 2027
- Process Engineer Intern

Summary:

As a Process Engineer Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers and manufacturing professionals to improve the performance, reliability, and efficiency of our chemical production processes. You'll take ownership of meaningful projects from concept through execution, gaining hands‑on experience in a real manufacturing environment while delivering measurable business results. Throughout the internship, you'll analyze production data, identify improvement opportunities, and help implement solutions that enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reduce operating costs, improve product quality, and support strategic capital projects.

You'll collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Quality, and EHS teams to solve complex challenges, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and make a visible impact on plant performance. This is an opportunity to move beyond classroom theory and apply engineering principles to real‑world manufacturing processes while developing project management, problem‑solving, and technical leadership skills.

Analyze production and equipment performance data to identify the primary drivers of downtime, reduced throughput, and other losses impacting Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Conduct root cause investigations using engineering problem‑solving methodologies and collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability teams to develop and implement corrective actions. Track project results and quantify improvements in equipment reliability, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs through process improvements, waste reduction initiatives, and optimization of raw material and utility consumption. Evaluate process performance through data analysis, plant observations, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Develop business cases and financial benefit analyses to support project recommendations and measure realized savings.

Support quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and improving overall product consistency. Investigate process‑related quality issues, identify root causes, and recommend sustainable corrective and preventive actions. Partner with Production, Quality, and Technical teams to implement improvements that enhance product quality and reduce customer complaints.

Charter, scope, and execute projects aligned with site operational and strategic objectives. Develop project plans, track milestones, communicate progress, and present recommendations to engineering and site leadership teams. Deliver measurable results while gaining hands‑on experience in a large‑scale manufacturing environment.

Collect, organize, and analyze production, quality, and cost data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Apply engineering and statistical problem‑solving techniques to support operational decision‑making. Create reports, presentations, and visualizations that communicate findings and project outcomes to stakeholders.

Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Quality, EHS, and Engineering personnel to solve complex manufacturing challenges. Participate in plant meetings, field observations, and cross‑functional improvement efforts to gain a broad understanding of manufacturing operations.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical…