Process Engineer Intern

Umicore Belgium; Nysa; On-site; PLN 29,016 - 35,712; Full time

Job summary

Umicore Belgium’s Battery Materials Solutions team seeks a student or recent graduate in chemical/process engineering to join for hands-on data analysis and process support. You will monitor production, analyze quality metrics, and help prepare performance reports.

You will participate in trials and engineering projects, assist with documentation, and collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and R&D teams to drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements.

Qualifications

• Student or recent graduate in a technical field related to chemical/ process engineering.
• Strong analytical mindset with interest in data analysis and problem solving.
• Good communication in English and Polish; willingness to learn in a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes and product quality through data analysis and visual inspections.
• Assist in maintaining process and quality parameters and prepare reports and presentations.
• Participate in process trials, equipment testing, validation activities, and continuous improvement.
• Support troubleshooting and problem solving related to manufacturing and quality.
• Assist with technology transfers, line qualifications, and engineering projects.
• Prepare and maintain process documentation including PFMEA and CFMEA.

Skills

Analytical mindset

MS Office proficiency

Willingness to learn

English & Polish communication

Education

Chemical Engineering

Process Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science

Chemistry

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Battery Materials Solutions

Umicore’s battery materials solutions are delivering the future of electric mobility. We improve safety, enable faster charging and boost the range and durability of batteries. But our innovation does not stop there.We offer our customers industry leading battery recycling solutions for critical metals like cobalt, nickel, lithium and copper.To deliver a circular and sustainable battery materials value chain, we cannot stand still. Solving complex mobility challenges demands ambitious thinking and continuous innovation. This is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

• Support monitoring of production processes and product quality through data analysis, visual inspections, and process performance tracking.
• Assist in maintaining key process and quality parameters (KPCs/KCCs) and preparing reports, presentations, and performance reviews.
• Participate in process trials, equipment testing, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and waste reduction.
• Support process troubleshooting and problem-solving activities related to manufacturing and product quality.
• Assist with technology transfers, industrialization activities, line qualifications, commissioning, and engineering projects.
• Prepare and maintain engineering and quality documentation, including process flow charts, Control Plans, PFMEA, and CFMEA.
• Support R&D, Process Engineering, and Industrialization teams through data collection, analysis, testing, and project coordination.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, R&D, and global Subject Matter Experts on daily operational and project activities.
• Follow all Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Energy Management System requirements.

Who we are looking for

• Student or recent graduate in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial equipment, and engineering principles.
• Analytical mindset with an interest in data analysis and problem-solving.
• Good knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong willingness to learn and work in a dynamic team environment.
• Good communication skills in English and Polish.

Nice-to-have

• Experience gained through university projects, internships, laboratory work, or engineering competitions.
• Knowledge of basic statistical methods and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with battery materials, lithium-ion technologies, or chemical manufacturing processes.
• Basic knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, or SPC.

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers.

We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds.

As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?