Internship - Plastic Recycling - Technology Group (F/M)

Axens; Rueil-Malmaison; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Axens, in the New Development & Transformation division, offers a six-month internship with the Plastic Recycling - Technology Group in Rueil-Malmaison, France. You will contribute to AI-driven knowledge management, data handling and digital transformation efforts within the plastics recycling program.

Ideal for a final-year Process/Chemical Engineering student with strong English, eager to advance AI, data-driven projects and circular economy initiatives. Start 01/01/2027.

Qualifications

• Final-year engineering student in Process/Chemical Engineering seeking a six-month internship.
• Experience in data management appreciated (projects or internships).
• Strong interest in Generative AI, knowledge management and industrial digitalization; knowledge of chemical recycling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge Management: review and structure technical docs to support engineering work.
• AI & Digitalization: design and test AI-enabled solutions to aid knowledge management and engineering activities.
• Engineering Efficiency & Digital Transformation: identify digital initiatives to improve efficiency and collaboration.

Skills

Generative AI

Knowledge management

Industrial digitalization

Data management

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree in Process/Chemical Engineering

Job description

The New Development & transformation Business Division is hiring:

Internship - Plastic Recycling - Technology Group (F/M)

Axens Presentation:
Axens group provides a complete range of solutions for the conversion of oil and biomass to cleaner fuels, the
production and purification of major petrochemical intermediates, the chemical recycling of plastics, all-natural gas
treatment and conversion options along with water treatment and carbon capture. The offer includes technologies,
equipment, furnaces, modular units, catalysts, adsorbents and related services. Axens is also specialized in Carbon
Capture.
Axens is ideally positioned to cover the entire value chain, from feasibility study to unit start-up and follow-up
throughout the entire unit life cycle. This unique position ensures the highest level of performance with a reduced
environmental footprint. Axens global offer is based on highly trained human resources, modern production facilities
and an extended global network for industrial, technical support & commercial services.
Axens combines the friendliness of a company on a human scale and the influence of a multinational environment
whose customers are spread over more than 85 countries.
Axens is an IFP Group company.

Context:

Plastic Circular Economy department is part of the Axens Business Division New Development & Transformation. It
aims at launching new plastic recycling technologies, from the R&D development stage, industrialization up to the
global commercialization of these technologies. The intern will join the technology team of this department, which
oversees developing the technologies and preparing technical proposals for clients willing to develop plastic recycling
projects. Among several technologies that Axens is developing in chemical plastic recycling, the intern will focus on
Axens Pyrolysis and Upgrading chemical recycling technologies and will contribute to projects aimed at enhancing
the accessibility, utilization and capitalization of technical knowledge through modern digital and AI-based solutions.

Tasks and activities:

• Knowledge Management
  • Review and analyze technical documentation related to chemical recycling technologies.
  • Contribute to the structuring and accessibility of technical knowledge to support engineering activities.
• AI & Digitalization
  • Design and implement AI-based solutions supporting knowledge management and engineering activities.
  • Explore innovative approaches to enhance the use and value of technical information.
  • Participate in the development and testing of AI-enabled solutions.
• Engineering Efficiency & Digital Transformation
  • Identify digital transformation initiatives to support engineering and business activities.
  • Support the development of innovative solutions aimed at improving efficiency, collaboration and access to technical information.
  • Assess the benefits and adoption of new digital technologies within technical teams.
• Deployment & Impact Assessment
  • Participate in the deployment of digital and AI-based solutions in an industrial environment.
  • Analyze user feedback and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to the definition of best practices supporting the adoption of innovative digital technologies.
  • Evaluate the impact of digitalization initiatives on engineering and business activities.

Profile:

• Currently in your last year of engineering school specializing in Process/Chemical Engineering you are looking for a six-month internship.
• Experience in data management would be appreciated (through projects or internships).
• Strong interest in Generative AI, knowledge management, and industrial digitalization is required. Prior knowledge of chemical recycling is a plus but not mandatory.
• Willing to contribute to the development of the plastic circular economy.
• Good English level is needed (speaking and writing). Rigorous and proactive.

Position to be filled from 1/1/2027

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