Process Engineer Intern

Umicore; Poland; On-site; PLN 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore Poland is offering a student/graduate role focused on supporting production monitoring, data analysis, and quality improvement within Battery Materials Solutions. You will engage with Production, Quality, Engineering, and R&D teams to collect data, run analyses, and support engineering projects.

The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and working in a dynamic environment, with exposure to process optimization and process documentation activities.

Qualifications

• Student or recent graduate in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excel

PowerPoint

English & Polish communication

Manufacturing processes understanding

Education

Student or recent graduate in Chemical Eng./Process Eng./Materials Science/Related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Umicore

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 Umicore

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?